Power or can?

can or can? When is the ideal time to apply the words? Both expressions exist in Portuguese language, but they are not synonymous, so they are used on different occasions.

One of the words is the form of the verb in the future subjunctive, while the other is the form of the verb in the impersonal infinitive.

With this information in mind, let's answer the question. What is the correct moment to use power or power? Check out!

Power — Verb in the personal infinitive

The word power is the conjugated form of the verb in the personal infinitive.

The expression is applied when there is no definite subject, when the verb is ruled by a preposition, with an imperative sense, or when the subject of the second clause is similar.

In addition, it is also applied in verbal phrases or in some verbs that also do not form verbal phrases, such as feel, send or see.

Check below the examples with power:

• I won't be able to go to the party.
• Will you be able to do that favor?
• Maria said she won't be able to buy the paste.
• He will not be able to attend the event.

Puder — Verb in the future subjunctive

already the word can is the conjugated form of the verb in the 1st or 3rd person singular of the future subjunctive.

This tense refers to something that may happen in the future. In addition, it can also be used to indicate the will and the possibility that a fact will happen.

Check the conjugation below:

Verb power — Future subjunctive

• (When I can
• (When you can
• (when he) can
• (When we) can
• (When you) can
• (When they) can

To understand better, check out the examples with can below:

• When I can, I'll buy all these books for you.
• Don't do anything if you can't, please!
• When you can, come here.
• I don't want to cause trouble. Only come if you can.

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