Spanish Word · Beginner
poder
to be able to / can
Pronunciation: poh-DER
Meaning
To have the ability, capacity, or permission to do something.
Example
¿Puedes ayudarme con estas cajas, por favor?
Can you help me with these boxes, please?
Practice tips
- Practice poder out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for beginner-level learners.