Pudiesen (en. Could)

/puˈdjesen/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

It is used to express possibility or ability in the past.

If they could come, they would have a lot of fun.

Si pudiesen venir, se divertirían mucho.

It indicates the assumption that something could have happened.

I didn’t believe they could solve the problem so quickly.

No creí que pudiesen resolver el problema tan rápido.

It is used in conditional phrases to express a hypothetical action.

If they could help me, I would appreciate it.

Si pudiesen ayudarme, lo agradecería.

It derives from the verb 'poder' in its subjunctive form.

If they could...

A way to express a condition that depends on their ability.

Si ellos pudiesen...

Even if they could...

It is used to introduce an idea that something would be different if there were ability.

Aunque pudiesen...

I wish they could...

It expresses the wish that something were possible.

Ojalá pudiesen...

I can

First person singular of the present indicative of the verb poder.

puedo

I could

Simple conditional of the verb poder.

podría

modesty

A feeling of reservation regarding the exhibition of one's body or expressions of sexuality.

pudor

To be able to do something with difficulty or in an informal way.

If they had time, we would get together more often.

Si tuviesen tiempo, nos juntaríamos más a menudo.

Used to joke about the chances of someone doing something.

Believe me, if they could do it, they would have done it already.

Créeme, si pudiesen hacerlo, lo habrían hecho ya.