pudiese
“pudiese” means “could” in Spanish (past possibility or hypothetical situation).
could, might be able to
Also: were able to
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Si yo pudiese viajar, iría a Japón.
B1If I could travel, I would go to Japan.
Ella dudaba que él pudiese terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2She doubted that he would be able to finish the project on time.
Me gustaría que usted pudiese venir a la reunión.
B2I would like it if you could come to the meeting (formal).
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "pudiese" in Spanish:
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Which sentence correctly uses 'pudiese' to express a condition?
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The verb 'poder' comes from the Latin verb *potere*, meaning 'to be powerful' or 'to have the ability.' 'Pudiese' is a specialized, older form that Spanish uses to talk about hypothetical or wished-for ability.
First recorded: 13th century (as a form of *poder*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pudiese' more formal than 'pudiera'?
Not really. Both 'pudiese' and 'pudiera' are grammatically perfect and mean the same thing. In some regions, one form is slightly more common, but you can use either one confidently in writing and speaking.