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Poder Present Tense
Embark on a journey with “poder” in the present tense, a powerful verb that unlocks potential in Spanish conversations! Our site provides an in-depth chart, engaging conjugation practices, interactive games, and sentences that effectively use “poder.” Explore more at our Spanish conjugation section. Practice the various forms of “poder” on our detailed poder conjugation page.
Verb Meaning(s): to be able to, can
Verb Chart: Poder Present Tense
Yo | puedo I can | Nosotros | podemos we can |
Tú (Juana, Juan) | puedes you can | Vosotros (informal Spain) | podéis you all can |
Él/Ella/Ud. (Sra./Dr. García) | puede he/she/you can | Ellos/Ellas/Uds. | pueden they/you all can |
Poder Present Tense Practice
Poder Present Sentence Examples
I can speak three languages.
2. Tú puedes correr muy rápido.
You can run very fast.
3. Él puede resolver el problema.
He can solve the problem.
4. Ella puede tocar el piano.
She can play the piano.
5. Usted puede venir mañana.
You (formal) can come tomorrow.
We can have a barbecue this weekend.
7. Vosotros podéis estudiar juntos. (used only in Spain)
You all can study together.
8. Ellos pueden viajar el próximo mes.
They can travel next month.
9. Ellas pueden cocinar platos exquisitos.
They (feminine) can cook exquisite dishes.
10. Ustedes pueden participar en la competencia.
You all can participate in the competition.
Advance Your Mastery of “Poder”
Now that you’ve learned the present tense of poder, deepen your skills by exploring the preterite tense of poder to talk about past abilities, and compare how permission and uncertainty are expressed with the ser and estar in similar contexts. For a full overview of how modal verbs work across moods and tenses, check out our Complete Spanish Verb Guide. Keep practicing – you’re building powerful, expressive Spanish!


