Episode 221
Italian Verb Potere: How to Use It When in Italy
March 17th, 2026
19 mins 46 secs
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About this Episode
The Italian verb “potere” means “can”, but it doesn’t always work the same way. Learn how to use it correctly and avoid common mistakes.
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Today's Italian words:
Posso? = Can I? / May I?
Possiamo andare = We can go
Puoi prenotare un tavolo per stasera = You can reserve a table for tonight (singular, informal)
Potete lasciare le valigie qui= You can leave your luggage here (plural)