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Conjugation Chart of “Poder” (to be able to) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Poder”

The Subjunctive Mood of Poder is used to express wishes, desires, doubts or uncertainties, for example: Espero que puedas venir a la fiesta. (I hope you can come to the party.)

Poder is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from ‘o’ to ‘ue’ in some conjugations of the Present Subjunctive.

How to Use Poder in the Subjunctive Mood

Poder generally means “to be able to” or “can”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

Possibility: Expresses that something is possible, for example, Ojalá pueda terminar el proyecto a tiempo (I hope I can finish the project on time).

Permission: Asks for or grants permission, for example, ¿Pueda salir un momento? (May I step out for a moment?)

Doubt: Expresses doubt or uncertainty, for example, No creo que pueda hacerlo (I don’t think I can do it).

Wish: Expresses a wish or desire, for example, Ojalá pudiera ganar la lotería (I wish I could win the lottery).

Suggestion: Makes a suggestion, for example, ¿Qué tal si pudiéramos ir al cine? (What if we could go to the movies?)

Impersonal: Used impersonally to express possibility, for example, Pueda que llueva mañana (It may rain tomorrow).

Colloquial: In colloquial speech, it can express frustration or disbelief, for example, ¿Cómo pueda ser tan tonto? (How can he be so stupid?)

Real Life Examples of Poder in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que puedas venir a la fiesta esta noche. (I hope you can come to the party tonight.)

Es importante que puedas expresarte con claridad en la entrevista de trabajo. (It’s important that you can express yourself clearly in the job interview.)

Me alegro de que puedas unirte a nosotros en nuestro viaje a las montañas. (I’m glad you can join us on our trip to the mountains.)

Ojalá puedas encontrar el tiempo para aprender un nuevo idioma. (I hope you can find the time to learn a new language.)

Es necesario que podamos adaptarnos a los cambios en el mercado laboral. (It’s necessary that we can adapt to changes in the job market.)

Sería bueno que podáis asistir a la reunión familiar el próximo mes. (It would be good if you all could attend the family reunion next month.)

Quiero que puedan disfrutar de su viaje sin preocupaciones. (I want them to be able to enjoy their trip without worries.)

Aunque no pueda ir al concierto, espero que lo disfruten. (Even though I can’t go to the concert, I hope you enjoy it.)

Es importante que los niños puedan jugar y explorar en un ambiente seguro. (It’s important that children can play and explore in a safe environment.)

Ojalá puedas encontrar un trabajo que te apasione. (I hope you can find a job that you’re passionate about.)

Es fundamental que podamos comunicarnos de manera efectiva en el lugar de trabajo. (It’s essential that we can communicate effectively in the workplace.)

Sería genial que podáis uniros a nosotros en nuestro próximo viaje de aventura. (It would be great if you all could join us on our next adventure trip.)

Espero que puedan disfrutar de su estancia en nuestro país. (I hope they can enjoy their stay in our country.)

Aunque no pueda asistir a la boda, les deseo lo mejor. (Even though I can’t attend the wedding, I wish them the best.)

Es crucial que puedas mantener un equilibrio saludable entre el trabajo y la vida personal. (It’s crucial that you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.