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1617
There's no question mark at the end of the sentence, so you cannot translate it as a question.
672
No; It can be 'Can we build a hotel' if you sound the 'h' in hotel; if you pronounce 'hotel' with the 'h' silent, then use 'an'.
1617
This makes me think of a grown up Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, figuring out what to do so they can raise money for something, instead "We can start a band!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSqHJfic0eQ
1617
Ah, that's the problem. He wants to build both. Well, he says he wants to build a wall, but who can believe what he says about that? We know he wants to build more hotels, and he's found it a lot easier to get permits since last November for some reason.
No, because you have "Possiamo" in the sentence: potere = can.
The question of "a hotel", "an hotel" ... seems to be a regional thing
(https://www.englishforums.com/English/AHotelAnHotel/vrb/post.htm)
1617
I don't know why people are giving you down arrows for asking a question. So, I gave you an up-arrow, and I hope others do the same. All questions should be welcomed.