Pudo (en. Could)

/ˈpuðo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

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

Yesterday, I was able to finish the work on time.

Ayer pude terminar el trabajo a tiempo.

It expresses skill or authorization to do something at a specific moment in the past.

When I was young, I was able to learn how to play the guitar.

Cuando era joven, pude aprender a tocar la guitarra.

It is used to refer to an achievement that was reached in the past.

I was able to get the job I wanted so much.

Pude conseguir el empleo que tanto quería.

From the Latin 'potu', meaning to be able.

I was able to do what I wanted.

It means that the opportunity to do what was desired was had.

pude hacer lo que quise

I couldn't help it.

It indicates that it was not possible to prevent something.

no pude evitarlo

I was able to attend the meeting.

It means that one was able to be present at an event.

pude asistir a la reunión

to be able

Verb that indicates the ability to do something.

poder

being able

Gerund of the verb poder, indicating the action of having the ability at the moment.

pudiendo

It could have been worse.

Although it wasn't perfect, at least it could have been worse.

Aunque no fue perfecto, al menos pudo ser peor.

I did more than anyone.

Despite the obstacles, I did more than anyone in the competition.

A pesar de los obstáculos, pude más que nadie en la competicion.