Pudieron (en. They were able to)

/puˈðjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates the ability or possibility to perform an action in the past.

They were able to solve the problem on time.

Ellos pudieron resolver el problema a tiempo.

Expresses an action that was successfully carried out in the past.

Yesterday they were able to arrive at the meeting without setbacks.

Ayer pudieron llegar a la reunión sin contratiempos.

Reflects a permission granted in the past.

The children were able to go out and play after finishing their homework.

Los niños pudieron salir a jugar después de hacer la tarea.

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

they could do more than others

Indicates that a group achieved more than another under certain circumstances.

pudieron más que otros

they could not help it

Refers to someone not being able to prevent a situation.

no pudieron evitarlo

they could do it again

Suggests that a group was successful in repeating an action.

pudieron hacerlo de nuevo

to be able

Verb that indicates the ability or possibility to perform actions.

poder

being able

Verbal form that indicates that one is in the process of being able to do something.

pudiendo

wealthy

A person who has enough capacity or power to do something.

pudiente

They were able to do something significant.

With everyone's support, they were able to hold a great event.

Con el apoyo de todos, pudieron hacer un gran evento.

Refers to achieving it without difficulties.

They were able to go out without problems in the storm.

Ellos pudieron salir sin problema en la tormenta.