Could
/ cud /
Podria / Pude
Modal verb / Verbo modalDefinicion / Definition
English: Past tense of "can". Also used for polite requests or possibilities.
Espanol: Pasado de "can". Tambien se usa para peticiones educadas o posibilidades.
Nota Importante / Important Note
English: More polite than "can" for requests. Negative: "could not" or "couldn't".
Espanol: Mas educado que "can" para peticiones. Negativo: "could not" o "couldn't".
Ejemplos / Examples
I could swim when I was young.
Yo podia nadar cuando era joven.
Could you help me?
Podrias ayudarme?
You could become a chef.
Tu podrias ser chef.
It could rain tomorrow.
Podria llover manana.