Italian Word · Intermediate
potere
to be able to / can
Pronunciation: poh-TEH-reh
Meaning
To have the ability, permission, or possibility to do something.
Example
Puoi aiutarmi, per favore?
Can you help me, please?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice potere out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian word.