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poder — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to be able to / can

The subjunctive conjugation of poder (irregular stem-changing o>ue, ranked #5). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo pueda *
puedas *
él/ella/Ud. pueda *
nosotros podamos
vosotros podáis
ellos/ellas/Uds. puedan *

* Red forms deviate from the regular -er subjunctive pattern.

Example sentence

Ojalá pueda ir contigo.

I hope I can go with you.

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