potre

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[ˈpotɾe]

1. masculine noun Power.

2. periphrastic verb To be able to, can. It expresses ability. It is followed by an infinitive. Example: Jo pot façre-ou, I can do it.

3. periphrastic verb May, could. It expresses a possibility or permission. It is followed by an infinitive. Example: Se pote pluggăre dou noix, tonight it could rain.

4. periphrastic verb May, mustn’t (in negative sentences). It expresses permission. It is followed by an infinitive. Example: Ca ũ nõ pote fumăre, you mustn’t smoke here.

Etymology: From Latin potere.