A1 — Beginnerverb
potere
to be able to, can, may
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
riuscireessere capaceavere la possibilitàessere in grado
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
non potereessere impossibilitatodover rinunciare
Usage note
'Potere' = ability or permission (can/may). Modal verb, followed by infinitive. 'Riuscire a' = to manage to do (implies effort). 'Potere' in conditional: 'potresti' = could you.
Example
"Non posso venire stasera, ho da fare."
"I can't come tonight, I have things to do."
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