Podría (en. Could)

/poˈðɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the future possibility of performing an action.

I could go to the party if I finish my homework.

Yo podría ir a la fiesta si termino mis tareas.

Expresses a suggestion or a hypothesis.

It could be that they arrive later than expected.

Podría ser que lleguen más tarde de lo previsto.

Reflects a condition that may or may not be met.

If I had money, I could buy a new car.

Si tuviera dinero, podría comprar un coche nuevo.

Derives from the verb 'poder', from Latin 'posse'.

it could be

Indicates a possibility.

podría ser

there could be

Indicates that something might have occurred.

podría haber

one could say that

Indicates an opinion or a supposition.

podría decirse que

to be able

Verb that indicates the capacity or possibility of doing something.

poder

possibility

The ability for something to happen.

posibilidad

potential

The ability that something has to become.

potencial

Expression of doubt or uncertainty.

I could say I like it, but I'm not sure.

Podría decir que me gusta, pero no estoy seguro.

Colloquial use to suggest an option.

I could, but I don't want to seem insistent.

Podría, pero no quiero parecer insistente.