Pudimos (en. We could)

/puˈdi.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates that one had the capacity or possibility to perform an action in the past.

Yesterday we were able to finish the project on time.

Ayer pudimos terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

Expresses success in accomplishing something that was attempted.

Even though it was raining, we were able to go for a walk.

Aunque llovía, pudimos salir a pasear.

It is used to express that we managed to do something that was a challenge.

After months of effort, we were able to open our own business.

Después de meses de esfuerzo, pudimos abrir nuestro propio negocio.

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

we were able on time

We managed to do it at the right moment.

pudimos a tiempo

we were able to do it

It means we have successfully carried out a task.

pudimos hacerlo

to be able

Verb that indicates the ability to perform an action.

poder

we can

First person plural of the present indicative of the verb to be able.

podemos

Used in an informal context to express that an activity has been completed without complications.

We did it in a flash!

¡Pudimos en un santiamén!

Expresses satisfaction for achieving something despite obstacles.

In the end, we were able to do it, although it was difficult!

Al final, ¡pudimos, aunque fue difícil!