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    Puedan (en. Can)

    /ˈpweðan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express capacity or possibility in subjunctive form.
    I hope they can attend the meeting.
    Espero que puedan asistir a la reunión.
    Used in sentences that require an action to be performed.
    If they have time, I hope they can help us.
    Si tienen tiempo, espero que puedan ayudarnos.
    Form used in conditions or wishes.
    Hopefully they can come to the party.
    Ojalá puedan venir a la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'potere', which means to be able.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    That they can
    Expresses a wish that someone has the ability to do something.
    Que puedan
    If they could
    Conditional that speaks of a hypothetical action.
    Si ellos pudieran
    I hope they can
    Wish for others to have the possibility to do something.
    Espero que puedan

    Related Words

    to be able
    Verb that indicates ability or possibility.
    poder
    can
    Third-person singular form of the present indicative.
    puede

    Slang Meanings

    To be capable
    They can go out if they have money.
    Ellos pueden salir si tienen dinero.
    To have a chance
    If they get ready, they can go to the concert.
    Si se arreglan, pueden ir al concierto.