could

language: es

definitions

  1. modal verb
    past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
    es: pudo; puede
  2. modal verb
    used to make polite requests or suggestions
    es: solicitud cortés

examples

  1. I could swim when I was five.

    Podía nadar.

  2. Could you help me?

    ¿Podrías ayudarme?