⏱️ 2 min practice • 🔥 CEFR A1
poder
Irregular Level A1 ⭐ #5 Most CommonEnglish translation: to be able to / can
Stem Pattern: Stem-changing: o -> ue / pud- preterite / podr- future
💡 Key Usage Note: Essential modal verb for asking permission: '¿Puedo...?' (Can I...?)
📘 Linguistic Rule: Stem-changing o -> ue in present indicative except nosotros/vosotros.
🔊 Speed:
Present (Presente)
Stem-changing o -> ue.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | puedo | |
| tú | puedes | |
| él / ella / usted | puede | |
| nosotros / nosotras | podemos | |
| vosotros / vosotras | podéis | |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | pueden |
Example Sentences in Context
- ¿Puedes ayudarme? — Can you help me?
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🎴 Flashcard Practice Mode
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Present
yo
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Answer
puedo
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Quick Practice: Fill in the Blanks
Test your understanding of 'poder' across tenses
Question 1 (Present)
Nosotros no ___ ir a la fiesta.
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