Era fundamental que pudieran manifestar sus opiniones en el debate para enriquecernos como sociedad.
It was essential that they could express their opinions in the debate to enrich us as a society.
Context: culture Si tan solo pudieran comprender la complejidad de la situación, habría un consenso más amplio.
If only they could understand the complexity of the situation, there would be a broader consensus.
Context: society El hecho de que pudieran explorar nuevas ideas sin restricciones es un signo de una sociedad avanzada.
The fact that they could explore new ideas without restrictions is a sign of an advanced society.
Context: philosophy