This is the 3113th most frequent Spanish word.
pueden
"Can" or "are able to" (third-person plural form).
'Pueden' indicates ability or permission for a group to perform the action.
Pueden salir al patio durante el recreo.
They can go out to the playground during recess.
'Pueden' indicates possibility or likelihood of an occurrence.
Los alimentos pueden contaminarse si no se almacenan correctamente.
Foods can become contaminated if not stored properly.
'Pueden' indicates permission granted to a group.