poˈtere
Translation
to be able to, can, may
Word origin
From Latin posse ('to be able'), reshaped in Vulgar Latin as potere.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- posse
- English cognates
- potent, possible
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
entrare?
May I come in?
venire stasera.
I cannot come this evening.
Potresti aiutarmi valigia?
Could you help me with this suitcase?
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