How is the word poder translated from Spanish to English

Ser capaz de hacer algo.

To be able to do something.

verb
English translation
can

Examples with “poder”

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  • Puedo nadar, pero no muy bien. I can swim, but not very well.

  • Puedo nadar más rápido que nadie de mi clase. I can swim faster than anyone else in my class.

  • Abrió una lata de alubias. He opened a can of beans.

  • Enlato verduras cada verano para tener reservas en invierno. I can vegetables every summer to stock up for the winter.

  • ¿Puedes conducir un camión? Can you drive a truck?

  • Puede levantar esa caja ella sola. She can lift that box on her own.

  • Tira las latas vacías a ese cubo. Throw the empty cans into that bin.

  • Mi abuela me enseñó a enlatar melocotones. My grandmother taught me how to can peaches.

  • Podemos terminar esto hoy si nos damos prisa. We can finish this today if we hurry.

  • Nadie puede oírte desde aquí. Nobody can hear you from here.

  • ¿Hay otra lata en el armario? Is there another can in the cupboard?

  • ¿Enlatas tomates en casa? Do you can tomatoes at home?

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FAQ about “poder”

How is “poder” translated from Spanish?
“poder” translates into English as “can”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “poder” mean?
Meaning of “poder”: Ser capaz de hacer algo. In English — “can”.
What part of speech is “poder”?
“poder” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “poder”?
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