Spanish · Common Verbs
To be able to / Can
To have the ability or permission to do something.
¿Puedes ayudarme?
Can you help me?
'Poder' comes from the Latin 'potere,' which also means 'to be able' or 'to have power.' It evolved to signify capability and permission in modern Spanish.
'Poder' is versatile, used in both formal and informal contexts in spoken and written language. It maintains its significance across most Spanish-speaking regions.