Podrás (en. You will be able to)

/poˈðɾas/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates the capacity or possibility of doing something in the future.
Tomorrow you will be able to come to the party.
Mañana podrás venir a la fiesta.
Expresses a future action that will depend on a condition.
If you study, you will be able to pass the exam.
Si estudias, podrás pasar el examen.
Used to express confidence in someone's ability.
I am sure you will be able to achieve your goals.
Estoy seguro de que podrás lograr tus metas.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'posse', which means 'to be able'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

you will be able to do it
Indicates that someone will have the ability to do something.
podrás hacerlo
you can count on me
Expresses that one can rely on someone's assistance.
podrás contar conmigo
when will you be able to
Asks about the moment when it will be possible to do something.
cuando podrás

Related Words

to be able
Verb that indicates the capacity or possibility of doing something.
poder
could
Conditional form of 'to be able', indicating possibility.
podría
we can
First person plural of the present tense of 'to be able'.
podemos

Slang Meanings

It is used to express that someone has the power to decide.
It is you who will decide, you will be able to.
Eres tú quien decidirá, tú podrás.
In a colloquial context, it can be used to motivate.
Come on, you can do it! You will be able to!
¡Vamos, puedes hacerlo! ¡Podrás!