Translation
to be able to, can; may
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin potere, which replaced classical Latin posse ('to be able').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- potere
- English cognates
- potent, power, possible
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
?
Can you help me?
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I cannot go out today.
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Could be. / Maybe.
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Grammar articles
(12)Portuguese Conditional Tense: Gostaria, Poderia and Would
Portuguese Future Subjunctive: Quando Eu Chegar, Se Você Puder
Portuguese Future Tense: -ei, -á and the ir Shortcut
Portuguese Imperative: Giving Commands Without Sounding Rude
Portuguese Imperfect Subjunctive: Se Eu Fosse, Se Eu Pudesse
Portuguese Irregular Verbs: The Ten You Cannot Avoid
Portuguese Negation: Where não Goes, and Why Two Negatives Stay Negative
Portuguese Object Pronouns: Where Brazilians Actually Put Them
Pretérito Perfeito vs Imperfeito: Choosing the Portuguese Past
Portuguese Past Tense: The Preterite for Finished Actions
Portuguese Subjunctive: The Mood for Doubt, Wish and Maybe
Portuguese Verb Conjugation: -ar, -er and -ir Charts
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poder: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 7: poder, muito, ir and 11 more words.