How is the word poder translated from Spanish to English

English translation
may
verb

Se usa para decir que algo es posible.

Used to say something is possible.

Examples with “poder”

See how the word “poder” is used in sentences

  • Puede que llueva esta noche. — It may rain later tonight.

  • ¿Puedo tomar prestado tu bolígrafo? — May I borrow your pen?

  • Nos mudamos en mayo. — We are moving in May.

  • Algunos invitados pueden llegar pronto. — Some guests may arrive early.

  • Los estudiantes pueden usar la biblioteca hasta las nueve. — Students may use the library until nine.

  • Mayo es el mes más cálido aquí. — May is the warmest month here.

  • Puede que este no sea el mejor momento. — This may not be the best moment.

  • Ya puedes levantarte de la mesa. — You may leave the table now.

  • ¿El curso empieza a principios de mayo? — Does the course start in early May?

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