poder
to be able to, can
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/puˈdeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Note the accent difference between present 'pode' and preterite 'pôde' — the circumflex distinguishes them in writing. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'Pode ser' (It can be / Maybe) is an extremely common casual response meaning agreement or possibility. 'Poder' is also a noun meaning 'power.'
📝 Example Sentences
Posso te ajudar?
Can I help you?
Não podemos sair agora.
We cannot leave now.
Ela pôde resolver o problema sozinha.
She was able to solve the problem by herself.