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What is the present perfect of poder?
I have been able he podido
Indicative
| inglés | yo | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | I am able, can | puedo |
| Present Perfect | I have been able | he podido |
| Imperfect | I used to be able, was able, could | podía |
| Preterite | I was able, could | pude |
How do you conjugate Poder in present tense?
In the present tense, poder is known as an o –> ue stem-changing verb. What this means is that when we are conjugating poder, we have to change the ‘o’ in the stem to a ‘ue….Poder in the Present Tense.
| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense of Poder | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| yo | puedo | I am able to/can |
| tú | puedes | you are able to/can |
What is the conjugation for poder?
Poder Conjugation: Present Tense
| yo | puedo |
|---|---|
| tú | puedes |
| él/ella | puede |
| ns. | podemos |
| vs. | podéis |
How do you conjugate poder?
Poder is a Spanish irregular verb meaning can, to be able to….Poder Conjugation: Present Tense.
| yo | puedo |
|---|---|
| tú | puedes |
| él/ella | puede |
| ns. | podemos |
| vs. | podéis |
How do you use the verb poder in Spanish?
Here are the various ways poder is used:
- In the Present Tense To Mean ‘Can’ or ‘May’
- In the Future Tense To Mean ‘Will Be Able’
- In the Preterite or Imperfect To Mean ‘Could’ or ‘Was Able’
- To Make Polite Requests
- To Express Possibility or Suggestions
- To Express What Could Have Happened but Didn’t
- Poder as a Noun.
What is the present perfect subjunctive?
The present perfect subjunctive is used to describe what has happened in instances where the subjunctive is signaled: denial, doubt, recommendation, etc. For example: ‘I hope that you have studied’, ‘I doubt that you have completed your homework’, ‘Ron is surprised that she has done it’.
What is the past participle of poder?
podido
Introduction
| Spanish | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Infinitive | poder | to be able to |
| Past participle | podido | been able to |
| Gerund | pudiendo | being able to |
Is poder irregular in subjunctive?
Poder conjugation is irregular. It is a stem-changing verb, in which the –o- in the stem often changes to either –u- or –ue-….Present Subjunctive.
| Yo | pueda |
|---|---|
| Tú | puedas |
| Él, ella, usted | pueda |
| Nosotros | podamos |
| Ellos, ellas, ustedes | puedan |
What triggers the present perfect subjunctive?
Present Perfect Subjunctive Uses. The present perfect subjunctive is used to talk about past actions connected to the present, as well as actions that will have been completed in the future. Certain words and phrases, such as those expressing emotions and desires, trigger the use of the present perfect subjunctive.
How do you know when to use present perfect or present perfect subjunctive?
The present subjunctive is used when the dependent clause is in the present or future, while the present perfect subjunctive is used when the dependent clause is in the past. The present perfect tense is frequently used for past actions that continue into the present, or continue to affect the present.
How do you use the present perfect in Spanish?
Just as in English, the present perfect is a compound tense. Spanish uses the auxiliary verb haber (“to have”) plus the past participle (called the “participio”) of the main verb to form the present perfect. He comido en ese restaurante antes. I have eaten at that restaurant before.
What is the present subjunctive of poder?
Poder in the Subjunctive Present
| Pronoun | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tú | puedas | you are able to |
| Ella / Él / Usted | pueda | s/he is able to, you (formal) are able to |
| Nosotras / Nosotros | podamos | we are able to |
| Vosotras / Vosotros | podáis | you (plural) are able to |
Do you use subjunctive with poder?
Poder Conjugation: Subjunctive Mood We use the subjunctive mood to talk about hypotheses, hopes, wishes, or uncertainty. Probablemente pueda ir en abril. I will probably be able to go in April.
How do you use the present perfect subjunctive?
What is the present perfect subjunctive in Spanish?
The present perfect subjunctive ( el pretérito perfecto de subjuntivo) is used to describe past actions that are connected to the present, as well as actions that will have happened by a certain point in the future. The present perfect subjunctive is a combination of the present subjunctive of the verb haber and a past participle.
What is the present perfect subjunctive mood?
In general, the subjunctive is used to frame statements that include some degree of uncertainty. More specifically, the present perfect subjunctive mood is used to speak about past actions that are connected to the present, as well as future actions that may or may not be completed.
What is the subjunctive tense?
As you probably know by now, the subjunctive is a mood, not a tense. What does this mean? The subjunctive is one of three moods that we use in Spanish – the others being the indicative and imperative moods. In general, the subjunctive is used to frame statements that include some degree of uncertainty.
What is the Spanish word for vosotros?
Vosotros is the informal second person plural (i.e., “you-all”) used in Spain. él/ella/Ud. ellos/ellas/Uds. Want to Practice Conjugations?