SubjunctiveEntry 8 of 100

poder vs saber (can)

poder: Can in the sense of being able to, being allowed to, or it being possible.
saber: Can in the sense of knowing how — a skill you've learned.

Why the subjunctive

A mere possibility isn't a fact, so the subjunctive is used.

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Es posible que Luis pueda venir mañana.
It's possible that Luis can come tomorrow.
Form: pueda (poder)
Poder = be able to / have the chance. Pueda has the o→ue stem change.
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