poder
A1irregular#8 most commonto be able to, can
Also: may, to manage
Meaning & usage
Modal verb (o→ue stem change). Followed by an infinitive: 'puedo ayudar' — I can help.
Conjugation
| Pronoun | poder | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | puedo | |
| tú | puedes | |
| él / ella / Ud. | puede | |
| nosotros | podemos | |
| vosotros | podéis | |
| ellos / ellas / Uds. | pueden |
poder by tense
Example sentences
Puedo ayudarte.
I can help you.
¿Puedes venir?
Can you come?
No podemos esperar.
We can't wait.
Pude terminarlo.
I was able to finish it.
Podríamos cenar juntos.
We could have dinner together.
No ha podido dormir.
He has not been able to sleep.
Common expressions
- puede sermaybe
- no poder másto be exhausted
- ¿se puede?may I?
- a más no poderto the maximum
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Frequently asked
How do you conjugate "poder" in the present tense?
In the present tense, "poder" is conjugated as: yo puedo, tú puedes, él/ella puede, nosotros podemos, vosotros podéis, ellos/ellas pueden.
Is "poder" a regular or irregular verb?
"poder" is a irregular Spanish verb. Modal verb (o→ue stem change). Followed by an infinitive: 'puedo ayudar' — I can help.
What does "poder" mean in English?
"poder" means "to be able to, can", and can also mean "may", "to manage".
What is the past tense of "poder"?
The preterite (simple past) of "poder" is: yo pude, tú pudiste, él/ella pudo, nosotros pudimos, vosotros pudisteis, ellos/ellas pudieron.