poˈdeʁ
Translation
to be able to, can; may
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
ajudar?
Can you help me?
sair hoje.
I cannot go out today.
chegado.
He may have arrived already.
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