possa
Posa is a form of the Portuguese verb poder, not a standalone word with a fixed meaning. Specifically, possa is the present subjunctive form used for the first and third person singular (eu possa, ele possa) in clauses that express doubt, possibility, wish, necessity, or hypothetical situations. It is commonly found in subordinate clauses introduced by verbs of thinking, wanting, fearing, or asserting uncertainty, such as “Espero que eu possa ir” (I hope that I can go) or “Pode ser que ele possa chegar mais tarde” (It may be that he can arrive later).
In addition to its use in the present subjunctive, possa shares its root with related forms of
Etymology traces possa to the Latin adjective and verb family for “to be able,” passing through the
See also: Portuguese verbs, poder, subjunctive mood, conjugation.