Podrías (en. Could)

/poˈðɾi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Expresses a possibility or ability in a hypothetical context.

If you had time, you could come to the party.

Si tuvieses tiempo, podrías venir a la fiesta.

Used to make a request politely.

Could you help me with this task?

¿Podrías ayudarme con esta tarea?

Indicates that something is likely to happen under certain conditions.

You could get the job if you prepare well.

Podrías conseguir el trabajo si te preparas bien.

From the Latin 'potere', which means 'to be able to'.

if you could

Introduces a hypothetical condition related to ability or possibility.

si pudieras

you could have done it

Indicates that there was a possibility in the past that did not happen.

podrías haberlo hecho

could you tell me

Phrase used to politely request information.

podrías decirme

to be able

Verb that indicates the ability to perform an action.

poder

you can

Form of the verb poder in the second person singular of the indicative mood.

puedes

could

Past form of the verb poder.

podía

Colloquial use to suggest that someone has the option to do something.

If you feel like it, you could go with us to the movies.

Si te animas, podrías ir con nosotros al cine.

Expression of doubt about someone's ability to achieve something.

I don't know if you could understand that subject; it's a bit complex.

No sé si podrías entender esa materia, es algo compleja.