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poder Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

poderto be able to

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Quick answer:

The imperative of poder is rarely used, but follows the present subjunctive: puede, pueda, podamos, poded, puedan.

poder Affirmative Imperative Forms

puede
ustedpueda
nosotrospodamos
vosotrospoded
ustedespuedan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

It is very uncommon to command someone to 'be able' to do something. It mostly appears in formal or poetic contexts, or when using 'poder' as a noun.

Notes on poder in the Affirmative Imperative

The forms are identical to the present subjunctive (except for 'tú' and 'vosotros').

Example Sentences

  • Puede usted entrar ahora.

    You may enter now. (Formal command/permission)

  • Podamos todos vivir en paz.

    May we all be able to live in peace. (Exhortation)

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Trying to use 'puedas' for the affirmative tú command.

    Correct: puede

    Why: The affirmative 'tú' command usually matches the third-person singular of the present indicative.

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