Could (es. Podido)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
He podido comer mucho hoy.
I have been able to eat a lot today.
Context: daily life No he podido ir al cine.
I have not been able to go to the movies.
Context: daily life He podido ayudar a mi amigo.
I have been able to help my friend.
Context: society Intermediate (B1-B2)
He podido estudiar mucho este mes gracias a la biblioteca.
I have been able to study a lot this month thanks to the library.
Context: education Si he podido terminar mi trabajo, lo haré antes de la fecha límite.
If I have been able to finish my work, I will do it before the deadline.
Context: work He podido visitar a mis abuelos después de mucho tiempo.
I have been able to visit my grandparents after a long time.
Context: family Advanced (C1-C2)
Haber podido sortear las dificultades de la vida es un signo de resiliencia.
Having been able to overcome life's difficulties is a sign of resilience.
Context: personal development Si hubiera podido prever la situación, habría tomado decisiones diferentes.
If I had been able to foresee the situation, I would have made different decisions.
Context: reflective thought A pesar de los obstáculos, he podido alcanzar mis metas profesionales.
Despite the obstacles, I have been able to achieve my professional goals.
Context: career Synonyms
- descompuesto
- podrido
- deteriorado