Podamos (en. We can)

/poˈðamos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the possibility or ability to perform an action.

I hope we can reach an agreement.

Espero que podamos llegar a un acuerdo.

Used to express desire or doubt in hypothetical situations.

If we study, we can pass the exam.

Si estudiamos, podemos aprobar el examen.

It is used in conjunctions that express condition.

We can go to the movies as long as we have time.

Podamos ir al cine siempre que tengamos tiempo.

From Latin 'potere', which means 'to be able'.

as long as we can

indicates a condition of possibility.

siempre que podamos

even if we can

expresses a contradiction in possibility.

aunque podamos

we can do what we want

refers to the freedom of action under conditions.

podamos hacer lo que queramos

to be able

Verb that means to have the capacity or possibility to do something.

poder

been able

Participle of the verb poder, used to indicate something that has been achieved.

podido

Common expression among young people that means 'it's possible'.

We can go out tonight, if you want.

Podemos salir esta noche, si quieres.

Colloquially used to indicate that something can be done easily or simply.

We'll do that and that's it, we can!

Eso lo hacemos y ya, ¡podemos!