Poder Irregular Spanish Preterite Verb

These are Spanish poder (preterite tense irregular verb) printable worksheets. This set includes three different worksheets with helpful notes, fill-in-the-blank activities, sentence rearranging and circling tasks, matching, writing prompts, and a word search. An answer key is included, along with vosotros forms. The PDF prints clearly in both black and white and color.

This resource has been a valuable tool in my classes and supports students as they build understanding of key Spanish grammar concepts. It can be used with Spanish 1 students and up and also works well as a review for higher levels, including Spanish 2–4.

Poder preterite conjugation

Poder is irregular in the preterite tense. It uses the stem pud- with the endings -e, -iste, -o, -imos, -isteis and -ieron:

yo pude
tú pudiste
el / ella / usted pudo
nosotros pudimos
vosotros pudisteis
ellos / ellas / ustedes pudieron

In the preterite, poder often describes what someone managed to do, or was able to do, on one specific occasion. Example from the worksheet: Ella no pudo ir de compras ayer (She was not able to go shopping yesterday).

What this worksheet pack includes

• 7-page printable PDF with 3 student activity pages and a full answer key
• 10 fill-in-the-blank sentences using the poder preterite forms
• Sentence rearranging, subject and verb matching, and writing prompts
• A word search built from the poder preterite conjugations
• Vosotros forms included, prints clearly in black and white or color
• Suitable for Spanish 1 and up, and as review for Spanish 2 to 4

Quick answers

What is the preterite of poder? Pude, pudiste, pudo, pudimos, pudisteis, pudieron. Poder is irregular in the preterite and uses the stem pud-.

Is an answer key included? Yes. The PDF includes a complete answer key for every activity.

Keep practicing the irregular preterite

• Saber Irregular Spanish Preterite Verb worksheets
• Estar Irregular Spanish Preterite Tense Verb worksheets
• Ser vs. Estar Cheat Sheet, a free guide to choosing between ser and estar

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