poder

Portuguese

/pu.ˈdeɾ/, /po.ˈdeʁ/, /po.ˈdeɹ/, /pu.ˈdeɾ/, /po.ˈde(ʁ)/, /po.ˈde(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • power the ability to coerce, influence or control
  • (chiefly) power a powerful organisation, especially a country
  • possession;
  • (politics) power branch of the government
  • power extraordinary quality
  • (science fiction) power; superpower supernatural ability

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese poder inherited from Latin *potēre, posse, possum (be able).

Origin

Latin

posse, possum

Gloss

be able

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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