podéis
“podéis” means “you can” in Spanish (plural, informal, used in Spain).
you can, you are able to
Also: you may
📝 In Action
¿Podéis ayudarme con estas cajas, por favor?
A1Can you (all) help me with these boxes, please?
Si termináis pronto, podéis salir a jugar.
A2If you (all) finish soon, you can go out to play.
Sé que podéis ganar el partido si os esforzáis.
B1I know that you (all) can win the game if you try hard.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: podéis
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish-speaking region uses 'podéis' most frequently?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'poder' comes from the Latin verb *posse*, which meant 'to be able.' The specific form 'podéis' evolved in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain) as the way to address groups informally.
First recorded: Old Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'podéis' pronounced differently than other 'ei' endings?
Not usually. It is pronounced like 'poh-DEH-ees,' with the stress on the 'e.' The written accent mark over the 'e' tells you exactly where to put the emphasis.
Why is 'podéis' irregular but doesn't have the 'ue' stem change?
It's irregular because the entire verb 'poder' is irregular, but the 'vosotros' and 'nosotros' forms are special exceptions. They are the only present tense forms that keep the original vowel ('o') instead of changing it to 'ue'.