Podes
You can
Language note: “Podes” is informal (tu). Formal: “Pode” (você/o senhor/a senhora).
Culture note: Staff might use the formal with you: “Pode comprar online.” It’s polite, not cold.
Context: The clerk starts explaining your options, beginning with 'You can…'
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Podes
[POH-d(uh)sh]
you can
Second-person singular of “poder” (to be able to/can). Used to give options or permission.
Podes comprar o bilhete com cartão ou dinheiro.
You can buy the ticket with card or cash.
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