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RELATED ARTICLESExpressions with "Poder"poder, el poder(poh-dehr)An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).auxiliary verb1. (used to indicate capability)a. can Mi novia puede bailar salsa.My girlfriend can dance the salsa.

b. to be able to Necesito mis gafas para poder ver.I need my glasses to be able to see.2. (used to ask for something or permission)a. can ¿Me puedes pasar ese lápiz?Can you pass me that pencil?¿Podría ver un menú, por favor?Could I see a menu, please?b. may ¿Puedo usar el baño?May I use the bathroom?c. to be allowed to ¿Podemos traer alcohol al concierto?Are we allowed to bring alcohol to the concert?3. (to be possible)a. may Puede que Aurora haya pensado que nos encontraríamos en el cine.Aurora may have thought we were going to meet at the movies.b. can No se puede fumar en la sala.You cannot smoke inside the theater.4. (used to indicate moral obligation)a. can No podemos rechazar a los refugiados de la guerra.We cannot turn away war refugees.5. (in reproaches)a. can ¿Cómo podrías decirme cosas tan crueles?How could you say such cruel things to me?b. may Podrías haberme dicho que tu hermana se quedaría con nosotros.You might have told me your sister was going to stay with us.6. (in suggestions)a. can No sé si comer una sopa o un sándwich. - Podrías pedir el combo que trae mitad de un sándwich y una sopa.I don't know if I should have soup or a sandwich. - You could get the half-sandwich and soup combo.b. may Podrías llamar de nuevo al hotel a ver si tienen tu bufanda.You may want to call the hotel again to see if they found your scarf.An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).intransitive verb7. (to tolerate; used with "con")a. to stand No puedo más con mi jefe.I can't stand my boss.b. to put up with No puedo más contigo. Me estás volviendo loca.I can't put up with you any longer. You're driving me crazy.8. (to be capable of; used with "con")a. to manage Él no puede con tanto trabajo.He can't manage so much work.9. (to hurt) Regionalism used in Mexico(Mexico)a. to upset Me pudo mucho lo que me dijiste.What you said really upset me.An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).impersonal verb10. (used to indicate possibility)a. may Puede que no venga a la fiesta.He may not come to the party.A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).masculine noun11. (ability) power

a. power Mi hermanita cree que tiene poderes mágicos.My little sister thinks she has magic powers.12. (control)a. power Él tiene todo el poder en esa relación.He has all the power in that relationship.b. influence Ella es la que tiene todo el poder, así que mejor habla con ella.She's the one with all the influence, so you'd better talk to her.13. (political)a. power El poder del presidente incluye vetar cualquier legislación pasada por el Congreso.Among the president's powers is the ability to veto any legislation passed by Congress.14. (in someone's care)a. possession Tengo en mi poder un certificado que prueba la autenticidad de la pintura.I have in my possession a letter that proves the painting's authenticity.15. (mechanical)a. power ¿Cuánto poder tiene el motor de este carro?How much power does this car's engine have?A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).transitive verb16. A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).(colloquial) (to defeat)a. to beat ¡Vamos! ¡Tú le puedes!Come on! You can beat him!b. to be stronger than El forzudo retó a cualquiera a ver si le pueden.The strongman challenged anyone to prove they're stronger than him.los poderesA plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.plural noun17. (legal authority)a. powers A Daniel le confirieron los poderes para gestionar la empresa tras la muerte de su padre.After the death of his father, all the business' powers were passed to Daniel.b. authority El comité no tiene los poderes para confirmar el nombramiento.The committee doesn't have the authority to confirm the appointment.Copyright © 2026 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.Vocabulary ListsVerbs with Irregular Preterite Forms41 wordsStart QuizView List100 Most Common Spanish Verbs100 wordsStart QuizView ListBeginner1,000 wordsStart QuizView ListTop 30 Spanish verbs30 wordsStart QuizView ListVerbs - All1,187 wordsStart QuizView ListDELE A11,554 wordsStart QuizView ListSee more listsExamplesPhrases

no poder	not be able toto not be allowed to
para poder ver muchos canales, tienes que tener	in order to see many channels, you need to have
para poder	to be able toto be allowed to
querer es poder	where there's a will there's a way
poder ser que	no direct translation
poder judicial	judiciary
poder adquisitivo	purchasing power
¿Qué necesitas del camarero para poder pagar?	What do you need from the waiter to pay?
obrar en poder de	to be in possession of
poder de convicción	power of conviction
poder ser	can bemay be
poder militar	military power
no voy a poder ir a trabajar hoy	I won't be able to go to work today
documento necesario para poder subir a un avión	document needed to be able to board a plane
debe poder trabajar cuando se lo pidamos	you must be able to work whenever we ask
para poder conducir legalmente, necesitas el permiso de conducir	in order to be able to drive legally, you need a driver's license
poder de negociación	bargaining power
poder pagar	to afford
poder ejecutivo	executive branch
no poder por menos de	can't help but

ConjugationsPractice conjugating poderParticiples

Present:	pudiendo
Past:	podido

Irregularities are in redIndicative of "poder"

Present	Preterite	Imperfect	Conditional	Future
yo	puedo	pude	podía	podría	podré
tú	puedes	pudiste	podías	podrías	podrás
él/ella/Ud.	puede	pudo	podía	podría	podrá
nosotros	podemos	pudimos	podíamos	podríamos	podremos
vosotros	podéis	pudisteis	podíais	podríais	podréis
ellos/ellas/Uds.	pueden	pudieron	podían	podrían	podrán

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