Pude (en. Could)

[ˈpu.ðe]

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It indicates the ability or possibility of carrying out an action in the past.

Last year I was able to attend the conference.

El año pasado pude asistir a la conferencia.

Used to express that something was achieved in the past.

I was able to finish the project on time.

Pude terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

It is used in questions to inquire about ability in the past.

Were you able to find what you were looking for?

¿Pudiste encontrar lo que buscabas?

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

I could but I didn't want to

It means that the opportunity was there but the decision was made not to act.

pude y no quise

I was able to do it

It indicates that a specific task was successfully completed.

pude hacerlo

I could have gone

It refers to a past opportunity that was missed.

pude haber ido

to be able

Verb that indicates the ability to do something.

poder

I can

First person of the present tense of the verb to be able.

puedo

I could

Conditional of the verb to be able, indicating possibility.

podría

Colloquial expression meaning to succeed at something.

I aced the exam, it was easy!

¡Pude con el examen, fue fácil!

To be able to complete a task with difficulty.

After a lot of effort, I managed to complete the project.

Después de mucho esfuerzo, pude con el proyecto.