podrás
“podrás” means “you will be able to” in Spanish (future ability).
you will be able to, you can
Also: might you
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Si estudias mucho, mañana podrás entender la lección.
A2If you study a lot, tomorrow you will be able to understand the lesson.
¿Cuándo podrás llamarme? Es urgente.
B1When will you be able to call me? It's urgent.
Cuando termines la tarea, podrás salir a jugar con tus amigos.
B1When you finish your homework, you can go out and play with your friends.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "podrás" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses 'podrás'?
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The verb 'poder' comes from the Latin word *potēre*, meaning 'to be powerful' or 'to be capable.' The future tense stem 'podr-' is an ancient contraction that Spanish inherited.
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as *podere*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'podrás' different from 'puedes'?
Both relate to ability, but 'puedes' means 'you can' *right now* (Present), while 'podrás' means 'you will be able to' *in the future*. Think of 'podrás' as talking about potential.
Does 'podrás' always need the pronoun 'tú'?
No. Since the ending '-ás' only belongs to the 'tú' form, the pronoun 'tú' is usually left out because the verb already tells you who the subject is. Saying 'Tú podrás' is technically redundant but used for emphasis.