"Poder" is a common Spanish word that is both an irregular verb and a standard noun. According to Linguasorb, it is one of the 100 most commonly used Spanish verbs, and one of the first that beginning Spanish students should learn.
Verb
The basic meaning of the Spanish verb "poder" is "to be able to," denoting capability, permission or possibility.
Noun
As a noun, "poder" has the basic meaning of "power." Its various shades of meaning include control, authority, strength and ownership.
Verb Usage
"Poder" as a verb denotes both capability and permission. For instance, the question "May I go to the store?"--asking permission--and "Can I go to the store?"--questioning possibility--would both be worded the same way: "Puedo ir a la tienda?"
Noun Usage
The noun "poder" means pure might, influence or legal authority. "El dinero es poder" means "money is power; "el poder legislativo," the legislature.
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