podré
“podré” means “I will be able to” in Spanish (Future capacity or ability).
I will be able to
Also: I can
📝 In Action
Cuando termine mi trabajo, podré ir contigo.
A2When I finish my work, I will be able to go with you.
Si gano la lotería, podré comprar una casa nueva.
B1If I win the lottery, I will be able to buy a new house.
¿A qué hora podré verte mañana?
A2What time will I be able to see you tomorrow?
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: podré
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'podré'?
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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish verb *poder* (from which *podré* comes) traces its roots back to the Vulgar Latin verb *potēre*, which meant 'to be powerful' or 'to be able.' The highly irregular future stem (*podr-*) is very old and developed from contractions in early Iberian Romance languages.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period (The modern form *poder* appeared around the 13th century in Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the future tense of *poder* so irregular?
The future tense is irregular because the original infinitive *poder* was shortened in early Spanish to *podr-* to make it easier to say when combined with the endings. Other common verbs like *hacer* (haré) and *tener* (tendré) follow this same pattern.
Is it okay to use 'puedo' instead of 'podré' for the near future?
Yes, Spanish speakers often use the simple present tense (*puedo*) to talk about actions happening in the immediate future ('Esta noche puedo verte' — Tonight I can see you). However, *podré* is always correct and necessary for more distant or formal future commitments.