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"Might" is a noun which is often translated as "la fuerza", and "be able to" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "poder". Learn more about the difference between "might" and "be able to" below.
might(
mayt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (strength)
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. poder
Might I have a cup of tea?¿Podría tomar una taza de té?
Might I see some ID, please?¿Me puede enseñar un documento de identidad, por favor?
a. poder
He might at the very least offer to pay for the travel expenses.Como mínimo podía haberse ofrecido a pagar los gastos de viaje.
You might as well have told me!¡Podrías habérmelo dicho!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
And where might that come from?¿Y de dónde ha salido eso?
Who might the lady talking to the bride be?¿Quién será esa señora que habla con la novia?
a. poder
He held the door open so that we might pass.Sujetó la puerta para que pudiéramos pasar.
How should I send the letter so that it might arrive on time?¿Cómo puedo enviar la carta para que llegue a tiempo?
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mightn't it be a better idea to go by foot?¿No sería mejor idea ir a pie?
You might want to ask her.Mejor que le preguntes a ella.
be able to(
bi
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buhl
tu
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. poder
I am able to meet next Monday at nine in the morning. Is that convenient?Puedo reunirme el lunes que viene a las nueve de la mañana. ¿Le es conveniente?
b. ser capaz de
He was not able to walk after the accident.No era capaz de caminar después del accidente.
