Pueda (en. Can)

/ˈpwe.ða/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To have the ability, permission, or possibility to do something.

I hope he/she can come to the meeting.

Espero que pueda venir a la reunión.

To express desire or possibility in the context of future actions.

If you study, you might be able to pass the exam.

Si estudias, puede que puedas aprobar el examen.

Used in sentences that express doubt or condition.

I don’t think I can do it without help.

No creo que pueda hacerlo sin ayuda.

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

Can I help you?

A way to offer assistance to someone.

¿Puedo ayudarte?

I hope you can

Expresses a wish for someone to have the ability to do something.

Espero que puedas

If I could, I would

Indicates a conditional action based on ability.

Si pudiera, lo haría

be able

Verb that means to have the ability or authority.

poder

can

Third person singular of the present indicative tense of the verb to be able.

puede

could

Third person singular of the simple perfect past tense of the verb to be able.

pudo

Expression used to indicate inability in a humorous tone.

I don’t know if I can, I’d better ask if I can.

No sé si pueda, mejor pregunto si puedo.