si se puede

Yes, it's possible

Si se puede is a Spanish phrase meaning "yes, it can be done" or "yes, we can," used as a rallying cry for collective action and perseverance against obstacles.

The phrase became iconic through César Chávez and the United Farm Workers movement in the 1970s, later adopted by various political and social campaigns.

It expresses determination and solidarity: The crowd chanted "sí se puede" as the march continued.

Related
  • ObamaForty-fourth president's family name
  • chantRepetitive rhythmic phrase
  • rallyGathering for a cause
  • protestPublic expression of disapproval
  • farm workersAgricultural field employees

Cesar Chavez · movement · labor movement · solidarity · empowerment · hope · we shall overcome · struggle · labor · marching · raised fists · fists · banners · activism · social justice · justice · civil rights · workers

Opposites
possibility affirmation

si se puedeimpossible

Incapable of occurring

can't · no way · not a chance · never · forget it

collective motivation

si se puededefeatism

Acceptance of inevitable failure

resignation · give up · surrender · why bother · what's the point

political orientation

si se puedestatus quo

Existing condition of affairs

law and order · stay the course · know your place · don't rock the boat

Family

si, power, potent, potency, potential, potentiality, potentially, potentiate, impotent

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Mostly American · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G