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poder.

to be able to, can

5 characters2 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

verb/poˈdeɾ/[poˈð̞eɾ]
  1. to be able to, can

    ¿Puedes acompañarme mañana?
    No puedes salir ya que no tienes permiso.
  2. to be familiar with something, or with someone's personality

    El-Salvador · colloquial · reflexive
    ¿Te podés el número de tu prima?
    Como entrenador, tengo que poderme bien a todos mis jugadores.
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Vulgar Latin potēre, regularization of Latin posse.

noun/poˈdeɾ/[poˈð̞eɾ]
  1. power (the ability to coerce, influence or control)

    masculine
  2. proxy (written certificate of authority to act for another)

    masculine
  3. authorization

    masculine
  4. possession; property

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Vulgar Latin potēre, regularization of Latin posse.

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