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    Puedo (en. I can)

    /ˈpwe.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Expresses the possibility or capacity to perform an action.
    I can go to the movies tonight.
    Puedo ir al cine esta noche.
    It is used to grant permission.
    Can I use your phone?
    ¿Puedo usar tu teléfono?
    Indicates a request for help or support.
    Can I speak with you for a moment?
    ¿Puedo hablar contigo un momento?

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'possum', which means 'to be able.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Can I help you?
    Offer of help.
    ¿Puedo ayudarte?
    I can't believe it.
    Expression of disbelief.
    No puedo creerlo
    Can I come in?
    Request to enter a place.
    ¿Puedo pasar?

    Related Words

    to be able
    Verb meaning to have the capacity to do something.
    poder
    may
    Form of the verb "to be able" in the subjunctive.
    pueda
    been able
    Past participle of the verb "to be able."
    podido

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial expression to indicate that it is possible to do something.
    If you invite me to the party, of course I can go.
    Si me invitas a la fiesta, claro que puedo ir.
    Used in a challenging sense.
    I don't think you can do it, but I can.
    No creo que puedas hacerlo, pero yo puedo.