Spanish phrase
¿Se puede ~ aquí?
Meaning
Is it okay to ___ here?
When to use it
Asks whether an action is allowed in a location. Common for small acts like sitting, polite in general but can be casual; use more formal wording with superiors.
Example dialogue
¿Se puede sentarse aquí?
Is it okay to sit here?
Sí, adelante.
Yes, go ahead.