Podido (en. Could)

/poˈðiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Past participle of 'poder', indicating the capacity or possibility of having done something.

I couldn't finish the work on time.

No he podido terminar el trabajo a tiempo.

Indicates that something is in bad condition or spoiled.

The fruit is rotten, don't eat it.

La fruta está podrida, no la comas.

Used in colloquial contexts to indicate that someone is in a difficult situation.

I was out of money and didn't know what to do.

Estaba podido de dinero y no sabía qué hacer.

From the verb 'poder' in its participial form.

to be worn out

To be in a complicated or desperate situation.

estar podido

to be unable to go on

To reach a limit in endurance or capacity.

no poder más

to be partially able

To have a limited ability to do something.

poder a medias

power

Ability to perform an action.

poder

rotten

That is in a state of decay.

podrido

power

Great strength or influence.

poderío

To be in economic ruin.

I’m more worn out than ever and I don’t know what to do.

Estoy más podido que nunca y no sé qué hacer.

To feel very tired or exhausted.

After the party, I'm totally worn out.

Después de la fiesta, estoy totalmente podido.