Podrá (en. Will be able to)

/poˈdɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expresses ability or possibility in the future.
He will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Él podrá asistir a la reunión mañana.
Indicates permission in the future.
She will be able to go out when she finishes her homework.
Ella podrá salir cuando termine sus deberes.
Assures that something will happen in the future.
The weather will be favorable, so they will be able to have the picnic.
El clima será favorable, así que podrán hacer el picnic.

Etymology

From Latin 'potere', which means to have power or ability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it will not be possible
Indicates that something is not possible.
no podrá ser
will be able to count on
Means that one can rely on someone.
podrá contar con
will be able to do it
Implies that someone is capable of performing a task.
podrá hacerlo

Related Words

to be able
Verb that indicates the ability to do something.
poder
been able
Past participle of the verb to be able.
podido
powerful
Having power or influence.
poderoso

Slang Meanings

Used to say that something is sure in an informal context.
Tomorrow you will be able not to work if you finish today.
Mañana podrás no trabajar si terminas hoy.
Expresses confidence in a future action.
If you set your mind to it, you will be able to do it.
Si te lo propones, podrás hacerlo.