could

language: pt

definitions

  1. modal verb
    past tense of can; used to express possibility, ability, or permission
    pt: poderia; pode
  2. modal verb
    used to make polite requests or suggestions
    pt: pedido educado

examples

  1. I could swim when I was five.

    Eu podia nadar.

  2. Could you help me?

    Você poderia me ajudar?