What is the Spanish word for "can"?

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

English

can

Spanish

poder

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Alternative translations of "can"

lata

Examples of how to use "can" in Spanish

English
Who can answer this difficult question?
Spanish
¿Quién puede responder a esta pregunta difícil?
English
I can swim across the pool.
Spanish
Puedo nadar a través de la piscina.
English
She could read when she was four.
Spanish
Ella podía leer cuando tenía cuatro años.
English
He is able to help today.
Spanish
Hoy él puede ayudar.
English
They have been able to finish early.
Spanish
Han podido terminar temprano.

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