What is the Portuguese word for "can"?

Learn how to say "can" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

can

Portuguese

poder

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Examples of how to use "can" in Portuguese

English
Who can answer this difficult question?
Portuguese
Quem pode responder a esta pergunta difícil?
English
I can swim across the pool.
Portuguese
Eu posso nadar de uma ponta à outra da piscina.
English
She could read when she was four.
Portuguese
Ela podia ler quando tinha quatro anos.
English
He is able to help today.
Portuguese
Ele pode ajudar hoje.
English
They have been able to finish early.
Portuguese
Eles têm conseguido terminar cedo.
English
We will be able to travel tomorrow.
Portuguese
Nós poderemos viajar amanhã.

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