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Poder Present Practice

Poder (to be able to, can) in the present: 14 free exercises with an explanation after every answer, plus the full conjugation table.

14 exercisesStem-changing o→ueA1 – A2 level
IWhat to watch for

In the present tense, poder is a classic o→ue stem-changing verb: the o becomes ue in every form except nosotros and vosotros — puedo, puedes, puede, pueden, but podemos and podéis. It is almost always followed directly by an infinitive: puedo ayudar, ¿puedes venir?

The trap that catches most learners is the nosotros form. Because puedo and puedes come so naturally, many produce 'puedemos' — but the stem change never reaches nosotros, so the correct form is podemos. These 14 sentences drill ability, permission, and possibility so the boot pattern becomes automatic.

IIConjugation
poderPresent
yo
puedo
puedes
él / ella / usted
puede
nosotros
podemos
vosotros
podéis
ellos / ustedes
pueden
o→ue in the present (puedo), strong preterite stem pud-, future stem podr-.
IIIPractice exercises

Practice.

Answer first, then read the explanation. Don't skip it — that's the whole point.

Exercise 01 of 14Tag: Stem change o→ue
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Hoy no _____ salir temprano porque tengo mucho trabajo. (poder)

Today I can't leave early because I have a lot of work.

Exercise 02 of 14Tag: Tú form
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¿_____ ayudarme con las bolsas del supermercado, por favor? (poder)

Can you help me with the grocery bags, please?

Exercise 03 of 14Tag: Él/ella form
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Mariana no _____ venir a la reunión de hoy. (poder)

Mariana can't come to today's meeting.

Exercise 04 of 14Tag: Nosotros keeps o
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Nosotros no _____ pagar la renta este mes sin ayuda. (poder)

We can't pay the rent this month without help.

Exercise 05 of 14Tag: Ellos form
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Los niños _____ jugar en el parque después de la tarea. (poder)

The kids can play in the park after their homework.

Exercise 06 of 14Tag: Asking permission
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¿_____ pasar? Necesito hablar contigo un momento. (poder)

May I come in? I need to talk with you for a moment.

Exercise 07 of 14Tag: Stem change o→ue
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_____ lograr lo que quieras si practicas todos los días. (poder)

You can achieve whatever you want if you practice every day.

Exercise 08 of 14Tag: Usted form
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Usted _____ pedir un descuento si compra dos boletos. (poder)

You can ask for a discount if you buy two tickets.

Exercise 09 of 14Tag: Nosotros keeps o
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Mi hermana y yo _____ hablar tres idiomas sin problema. (poder)

My sister and I can speak three languages without a problem.

Exercise 10 of 14Tag: Vosotros form
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¿Vosotros _____ venir a la fiesta este sábado? (poder)

Can you all come to the party this Saturday?

Exercise 11 of 14Tag: Ellos form
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Mis abuelos ya no _____ subir las escaleras sin descansar. (poder)

My grandparents can no longer climb the stairs without resting.

Exercise 12 of 14Tag: Yo form
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Ahora _____ trabajar desde casa dos veces por semana. (poder)

Now I can work from home twice a week.

Exercise 13 of 14Tag: Tú form
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En este museo tú no _____ tomar fotos con flash. (poder)

In this museum you can't take photos with flash.

Exercise 14 of 14Tag: Él/ella form
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El médico dice que mi papá ya _____ caminar solo. (poder)

The doctor says my dad can already walk on his own.

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