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    Poderse (en. Be able to)

    /poˈðeɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something is possible or can be done.
    I don't know if I can afford to buy a new car.
    No sé si me puedo permitir comprar un coche nuevo.
    Expresses the capacity of something or someone to perform an action.
    In this place, you can hear the sound of the sea.
    En este lugar se puede escuchar el sonido del mar.
    Used to indicate that an action depends on certain conditions.
    If it rains, you can't go out to play.
    Si llueve, no se puede salir a jugar.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'poder', which comes from the Latin 'potere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Can it be done?
    Question about the possibility of doing something.
    ¿Se puede?
    It can't be done.
    Indicates the impossibility of performing an action.
    No se puede
    To be able to do.
    Referring to the possibility of carrying out a specific action.
    Poderse hacer

    Related Words

    poder
    Verb that indicates the ability or possibility to perform an action.
    poder
    capacity
    Faculty to do or carry out something.
    capacidad
    possibility
    Condition that allows something to happen.
    posibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Ability to succeed in a difficult situation.
    In this company, if you make an effort, you can make yourself noticed.
    En esta empresa, si te esfuerzas, te puedes hacer notar.
    Possibility of obtaining something desirable.
    With effort, one can achieve what one wants.
    Con esfuerzo, se puede lograr lo que uno quiere.