Podemos (en. Can)

/poˈðemos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the capacity or possibility of doing something.

We can go to the movies tonight.

Podemos ir al cine esta noche.

Expresses a suggestion or invitation with a positive tone.

We can eat at that restaurant you like.

Podemos comer en ese restaurante que te gusta.

Shows consensus in a group or team.

We can work together to solve this problem.

Podemos trabajar juntos para resolver este problema.

From Latin 'possum, posse', which means 'to be able'.

we can do something

Indicates that there is willingness or ability to carry out an action.

podemos hacer algo

yes we can

Expresses agreement in a positive context.

si podemos

we can meet

Suggests the possibility of a meeting or date.

podemos vernos

power

Verb that indicates the ability to perform an action.

poder

been able

Past participle of the verb to be able.

podido

powerful

One that has power or strength.

poderoso

Expression that denotes availability or willingness.

Let's go to the park, and we can bring food!

¡Vamos al parque, y podemos llevar comida!

Colloquial use for acceptance in a group.

If everyone agrees, we can do it.

Si todos están de acuerdo, podemos hacerlo.