Podéis (en. You can)

/poˈðe.is/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express ability, possibility, or permission.

You all can come to the party.

Vosotros podéis venir a la fiesta.

To indicate that it is possible to do something.

You can complete the exam until ten o'clock.

Podéis completar el examen hasta las diez.

To suggest that one has the freedom or authorization to do something.

You can use my car if you need it.

Podéis usar mi coche si lo necesitáis.

From Latin 'potere', which means 'to be able' or 'to have the ability to.'

Can you help me?

Do you have the ability to help me?

¿Podéis ayudarme?

You can count on me

You have my support and help.

Podéis contar conmigo

You can go if you want

You have permission to go if you wish.

Podéis ir si queréis

to be able

Verb that expresses the ability or possibility to do something.

poder

permission

Consent given to do something.

permiso

ability

Maximum amount that can be contained or performed.

capacidad

Used in informal contexts to indicate that someone has the freedom to do something.

At the party, they said: 'You can do whatever you want.'

En la fiesta, decían: 'Podéis hacer lo que queráis'.