podemos

/poˈdemos/, [poˈð̞e.mos]

can, we can


Verb podemos

  1. First-person plural (nosotros, nosotras) present subjunctive form of podar.
  2. First-person plural (nosotros, nosotras) imperative form of podar.

Verb podemos

  1. First-person plural (nosotros, nosotras) present indicative form of poder. (we can)

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Examples
  • No podemos decir cuál es mejor.

    We cannot tell which is better.

  • Está claro que no podemos vivir sin el aire.

    It is clear that we cannot live without air.

  • Podemos jugar con el lenguaje.

    We can play with the language.

  • No podemos evitar admirar su coraje.

    We cannot help but admire his courage.

  • No podemos empezar la reunión hasta tener un quórum.

    We can't begin the meeting until we have a quorum.

  • Veamos si podemos ayudarte.

    Let's see if we can help you.

  • No podemos distinguirla a ella de su hermana.

    We cannot distinguish her and her younger sister.

  • Podemos empezar esta noche.

    We can begin tonight.

  • Podemos oír el mar desde aquí.

    We can hear the ocean from here.

  • ¿Podemos estar un momento a solas?

    Can we have a moment alone?

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