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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 in the future, for example, Podré terminar mi tarea mañana. (I will be able to finish my homework 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/Possibility: This is the most common meaning, indicating the capacity or possibility to do something in the future. For example, Podré terminar el proyecto mañana. (I will be able to finish the project tomorrow.)

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

Probability: In some contexts, it suggests the likelihood or probability of something happening. For example, Podrá llover mañana. (It might rain tomorrow.)

Suggestion/Recommendation (colloquial): In informal speech, it can convey a suggestion or recommendation. For example, Podrás intentar otra vez mañana. (You could try again tomorrow.)

Doubt/Uncertainty (colloquial): In colloquial usage, it can express doubt or uncertainty about something. For example, ¿Podrá ser verdad lo que dijo? (Could what he said be true?)

Threat/Warning (rude): In a rude or aggressive context, it can imply a threat or warning. For example, ¡Podrás arrepentirte de eso! (You might regret that!)

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 trabajo, 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 cuando los niños salgan de la escuela. (We will be able to go on vacation when the kids get out of school.)

Mis amigos podrán venir a la fiesta si no tienen que trabajar. (My friends will be able to come to the party if they don’t have to work.)

Después de graduarme, podré buscar un trabajo de tiempo completo. (After I graduate, I will be able to look for a full-time job.)

Con un poco más de práctica, podrás hablar español con fluidez. (With a little more practice, you will be able to speak Spanish fluently.)

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

Cuando me mude a un apartamento más grande, podré tener una mascota. (When I move to a bigger apartment, I will be able to have a pet.)

Si ahorras dinero, podremos ir de vacaciones el próximo verano. (If you save money, we will be able to go on vacation next summer.)

Después de terminar la universidad, podrán conseguir buenos trabajos. (After finishing university, they will be able to get good jobs.)

Con un poco más de esfuerzo, podrás alcanzar tus metas. (With a little more effort, you will be able to achieve your goals.)

Si practicas todos los días, podrás tocar la guitarra como un profesional. (If you practice every day, you will be able to play the guitar like a pro.)

Cuando tengamos más dinero, podremos renovar la casa. (When we have more money, we will be able to renovate the house.)

Si ahorran lo suficiente, podrán comprarse un coche nuevo el año que viene. (If they save enough, they will be able to buy a new car next year.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Poder (to be able) in the Future Tense (Latin American 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.