How to Say ‘I cannot go’ in Portuguese
Não posso ir
💬 Usage Tip: 'Posso' is the first person singular present indicative of 'poder'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Não
[now]
No
Used to give a negative response.
Não vou sair.
I won't go out.
posso
[poh-soo]
can
To be able to do something.
Posso te ajudar.
I can help you.
ir
[eer]
go
To move or travel to a place.
Eu quero ir à praia.
I want to go to the beach.
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