Spanish phrase
¿Puedes no ~?
Meaning
Would you mind not ___?
When to use it
Requests that someone refrain from an action. Softer and more tentative than blunt refusals, suitable for polite conversation.
Example dialogue
¿Puedes no hablar tan alto?
Would you mind not speaking so loudly?
Perdón, hablaré más bajo.
Sorry, I'll speak more quietly.