Poderlo (en. To be able to)

/poˈdeɾlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the possibility of performing an action.

I can do it if you give me more time.

Puedo hacerlo si me das más tiempo.

Expresses the capacity to do something in particular.

I don't know if I will be able to do it due to my schedule.

No sé si podré hacerlo debido a mi agenda.

Allows for the acceptance of an agreement or situation.

We can do it together if that works for you.

Podemos hacerlo juntos si te parece bien.

The term 'poder' comes from the Latin 'posse', which means 'to be able to'.

to be able to do it

To have the ability to carry out an action.

poderlo hacer

to not be able to avoid it

To not have the ability to stop an event.

no poderlo evitar

to be able to do anything

To have the faculty or ability to do anything.

poderlo todo

power

Verb that indicates the capacity or possibility of doing something.

poder

capacity

The ability or power to do something.

capacidad

ability

The aptitude to carry out an activity.

habilidad

Colloquially used to express doubt about capability.

I don't know if I can, but I'm going to try.

No sé si podré, pero voy a intentarlo.

Expression of confidence in achieving something.

Of course I can, let's go for it!

Claro que puedo, ¡vamos por ello!