para poder

to be able to

to be allowed to

para poder(pah-rah poh-dehr)

phrase

1. (to have the capability)

a. to be able to

Necesito quedarme un rato más en la oficina para poder terminar el reporte.

I need to stay a while longer at the office to be able to finish the report.

b. in order to

Tendrás que entrenar diariamente para poder terminar el maratón.

You'll have to train every day in order to finish the marathon.

c. so you can

Para poder ser doctora, necesitas estudiar medicina.

You need to study medicine, so you can become a doctor.

2. (to have permission)

a. to be allowed to

Me tienes que traer buenas notas para poder salir con tus amigos.

You must bring me good grades to be allowed to go out with your friends.