el poder
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Es la capacidad de hacer algo o influir en otras personas o situaciones.
The Spanish word "poder" has two main uses:
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As a noun: It means power or ability—the capacity or authority to do something. For example:
- El poder del gobierno (The power of the government)
- Tiene poder sobre sus decisiones (He has power over his decisions)
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As a verb: It means to be able to or can—used to express ability or possibility. For example:
- Yo puedo correr rápido (I can run fast)
- ¿Puedes ayudarme? (Can you help me?)
In summary, "poder" relates to ability or authority, either as a noun or as a verb expressing capability.
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Examples
Yo puedo ir al parque ahora.verb
I can go to the park now.
Yo puedo correr rápido.verb
I can run fast.
Ella puede nadar muy bien.verb
She can swim very well.
María puede leer libros en español.verb
María can read books in Spanish.
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