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An able Italian verb
Potere is a very common Italian verb with irregular conjugations. Potere generally means "can," "may," or "to be able."
Potere = can, to be able (ability)
Puoi finire questo progetto. | You can finish this project. | |
Posso mangiare una pizza intera. | I can eat a whole pizza. |
Potere = can (request)
Puoi cercare le mie chiavi? | Can you look for my keys? | |
Potete aprire la porta? | Can you open the door? |
Potere = may (permission)
Possiamo partire alle 14.00? | May we leave at 2pm? | |
Posso aiutarvi? | May I help you? |
Potere present tense conjugations
Potere is an irregular –ere verb:
io | posso | noi | possiamo | |
tu | puoi | voi | potete | |
lui, lei | può | loro | possono |
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