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podéis

poh-DEH-ees

Verb (Conjugated Form)A1irregular (o>ue, but vosotros is an exception) er

you can?plural, informal, used in Spain,you are able to?plural, informal, expressing ability

Also:you may?plural, informal, expressing permission

Quick Reference

infinitivepoder

gerundpudiendo

past Participlepodido

📝 In Action

¿Podéis ayudarme con estas cajas, por favor?

Can you (all) help me with these boxes, please?

Si termináis pronto, podéis salir a jugar.

If you (all) finish soon, you can go out to play.

Sé que podéis ganar el partido si os esforzáis.

I know that you (all) can win the game if you try hard.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ser capaz de (to be capable of)
tener la habilidad de (to have the ability to)

Antonyms

ser imposible (to be impossible)

Common Collocations

No podéis quejaros – You (all) can't complain
Podéis entrar – You (all) may enter

💡 Grammar Points

The Vosotros Form

Podéis is the 'you all' form used when speaking informally to a group of people, specifically in Spain and Equatorial Guinea. In most of Latin America, people use 'pueden' (ustedes) instead.

Irregularity Tip

The verb 'poder' usually changes its vowel from 'o' to 'ue' (pUEdO, pUEdES), but the 'vosotros' form (podéis) and 'nosotros' form (podemos) are special exceptions and keep the original 'o'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Regional Forms

Mistake: "Using 'podéis' when speaking to a group in Mexico or Argentina."

Correction: In most of Latin America, always use 'pueden' (the 'ustedes' form) for 'you all' instead of 'podéis'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Asking Permission

Use podéis when asking a group of friends or family for permission: '¿Podéis prestarme vuestro coche?' (Can you lend me your car?).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: podéis

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish-speaking region uses 'podéis' most frequently?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

poder(to be able to; power) - verb/noun

potencia(power, strength) - noun

poderoso(powerful) - adjective

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'.