The Romanian verb "a putea" means "to be able to" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "a putea" across all 5 tenses. New to Romanian verbs? Start with the Romanian verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "a putea" in the Present Tense
Prezent indicativ Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | pot |
| tu | you (informal) | poți |
| el/ea | he/she | poate |
| noi | we | putem |
| voi | you all | puteți |
| ei/ele | they | pot |
El poate să cânte.
He can sing.
How to Conjugate "a putea" in the Past (completed) Tense
Perfect compus Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | am putut |
| tu | you (informal) | ai putut |
| el/ea | he/she | a putut |
| noi | we | am putut |
| voi | you all | ați putut |
| ei/ele | they | au putut |
El a putut termina.
He was able to finish.
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Imperfect Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | puteam |
| tu | you (informal) | puteai |
| el/ea | he/she | putea |
| noi | we | puteam |
| voi | you all | puteați |
| ei/ele | they | puteau |
El putea să rezolve problema singur.
He could solve the problem alone.
How to Conjugate "a putea" in the Future Tense
Viitor Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | voi putea |
| tu | you (informal) | vei putea |
| el/ea | he/she | va putea |
| noi | we | vom putea |
| voi | you all | veți putea |
| ei/ele | they | vor putea |
El va putea vorbi engleză.
He will be able to speak English.
How to Conjugate "a putea" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condițional prezent Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | aș putea |
| tu | you (informal) | ai putea |
| el/ea | he/she | ar putea |
| noi | we | am putea |
| voi | you all | ați putea |
| ei/ele | they | ar putea |
El ar putea lucra.
He would be able to work.
Frequently Asked Questions About "a putea"
Is "a putea" regular or irregular in Romanian?
"A putea" is an irregular Romanian verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "a putea" mean in English?
The Romanian verb "a putea" means "to be able to" in English.
How do you conjugate "a putea" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Prezent indicativ): eu → pot, tu → poți, el/ea → poate, noi → putem, voi → puteți, ei/ele → pot.
How many tenses does "a putea" have in Romanian?
"A putea" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Romanian: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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