potere — meaning in English

English meaning

• can verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
• might aux Used to show that something is possible, though not certain.
• power noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.

Senses

potere is used for these senses in English:

• might (countable, uncountable) Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group.
• might (auxiliary) Used to indicate conditional or possible actions; would perhaps/maybe.

can — full definition

1. verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
2. verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
3. noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
4. verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
5. verb Informally, to dismiss someone from a job, or to scrap a plan.

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

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