This training module focuses on the Spanish verb poder, one of the most essential irregular verbs in the language. Poder is used to express ability, permission, and possibility, making it a fundamental tool in everyday conversation.
When using poder to express ability, it indicates that someone can do something.
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Poder is also used to ask for or give permission.
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When used in the present or future tense, poder expresses what is possible.
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Here are 6 example sentences using poder in the present tense:
Here are 6 example sentences using poder in the preterite tense:
Here are 6 example sentences using poder in the future tense:
Here are 6 example sentences using poder in the conditional tense:
Poder is an irregular verb in Spanish. It has irregularities in the stem across all tenses, especially in the preterite (pud-) and future/conditional (podr-).
Now that you’ve reviewed the uses and conjugations of poder, you should be comfortable using this important verb in different contexts. Keep practicing and pay attention to how poder is used in everyday conversations, as it is essential for expressing ability, permission, and possibility in Spanish!