noun/verbmasculinepl: poderes
power/ability/can
1. (noun) strength, force, or capacity to do something
The president has the power to make decisions.
O presidente tem o poder de tomar decisões.
2. (noun) authority or control over others
She holds a lot of power in the company.
Ela tem muito poder na empresa.
3. (verb) to be able to; can; may
I can speak Portuguese.
Eu posso falar português.
4. (verb) to have the ability or permission to do something
You can leave now.
Você pode sair agora.
NYC Slang
power/juice (informal for influence or ability)
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter poder de fogo (to have firepower/resources)
abuso de poder (abuse of power)
separação de poderes (separation of powers)
estar no poder (to be in power)
fazer tudo o que pode (to do everything one can)
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