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Conjugation Chart of “Poder” (to be able) in the Future Tense

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Understanding the Future Tense of “Poder”

The Future Tense of Poder is used to express what you will be able to do or what might be possible in the future, for example, Podré terminar el proyecto mañana. (I will be able to finish the project tomorrow.)

Poder is an e to d stem-changing verb, meaning the e in the verb stem changes to a d in certain conjugations.

How to Use Poder in the Future Tense

Poder generally means “to be able to”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Ability: This is the most common meaning, indicating having the capacity or means to do something. For example, Podré terminar el proyecto a tiempo (I will be able to finish the project on time).

Permission: It can express having permission or authorization to do something. For example, ¿Podré salir esta noche? (Will I be allowed to go out tonight?).

Possibility: It can indicate the likelihood or chance of something happening. For example, Podrá llover mañana (It might rain tomorrow).

Suggestion: In some contexts, it can be used to make a polite suggestion. For example, Podrías estudiar un poco más (You could study a bit more).

Doubt: It can express uncertainty or doubt about something. For example, No podré ir a la fiesta (I might not be able to go to the party).

Colloquial Usage: In informal contexts, it can be used to express surprise, disbelief, or emphasis. For example, ¡No podrás creer lo que me pasó! (You won’t believe what happened to me!).

Real Life Examples of Poder in the Future Tense

Mañana podré terminar el proyecto para la reunión. (Tomorrow I will be able to finish the project for the meeting.)

¿Podrás ayudarme a mover los muebles el próximo fin de semana? (Will you be able to help me move the furniture next weekend?)

Con su nuevo empleo, ella podrá ahorrar para comprarse un auto. (With her new job, she will be able to save up to buy a car.)

Podremos ir de vacaciones en cuanto los niños terminen la escuela. (We will be able to go on vacation as soon as the kids finish school.)

¿Podréis encargarse de la cena mientras estoy fuera? (Will you all be able to take care of dinner while I’m out?)

Mis amigos podrán venir a la fiesta después de terminar su turno de trabajo. (My friends will be able to come to the party after they finish their work shift.)

Cuando me gradúe, podré buscar un trabajo de tiempo completo. (When I graduate, I will be able to look for a full-time job.)

Si estudias mucho, podrás aprobar el examen sin problemas. (If you study a lot, you will be able to pass the exam without problems.)

Después de ahorrar un poco más, podremos renovar la cocina. (After saving up a bit more, we will be able to renovate the kitchen.)

¿Podréis recoger a los niños de la escuela hoy? Tengo una reunión importante. (Will you all be able to pick up the kids from school today? I have an important meeting.)

Si me esfuerzo, podré ganar el premio al Empleado del Mes. (If I put in the effort, I will be able to win Employee of the Month.)

Cuando puedas, ¿me prestas tu plancha? La mía se rompió. (When you can, can you lend me your iron? Mine broke.)

Una vez que puedan viajar, deberían visitar las ruinas mayas. (Once you all can travel, you should visit the Mayan ruins.)

Si puedo ahorrar lo suficiente, me compraré esa chaqueta de cuero tan chida. (If I can save up enough, I’ll buy that really cool leather jacket.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Poder (to be able) in the Future Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.