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    Poder (en. Can)

    /po'deɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To have the ability or faculty to do something.
    I can run a marathon.
    Yo puedo correr una maratón.
    To have permission to do something.
    You can go out, but come back early.
    Puedes salir, pero regresa temprano.
    To express possibility.
    It may rain tomorrow.
    Puede que llueva mañana.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'potere', which means to have strength or capacity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be able to count on
    To have the confidence that something or someone is available.
    poder contar con
    to be able to enjoy
    To have the opportunity to enjoy something.
    poder disfrutar de

    Related Words

    might
    Strength or power of a person or entity.
    poderío
    powerful
    Someone or something that has great power or strength.
    poderoso

    Slang Meanings

    Real power
    That politician has a lot of real power in the city.
    Ese político tiene mucho poder real en la ciudad.
    To be able to do
    Today I can't do anything.
    Hoy no tengo poder hacer nada.