What is the Spanish word for "could"?

Learn how to say "could" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

could

Spanish

podría

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Alternative translations of "could"

pudiera
podía

Examples of how to use "could" in Spanish

English
Who could have done such a thing?
Spanish
¿Quién podría haber hecho algo así?
English
I could help you after lunch.
Spanish
Podría ayudarte después del almuerzo.
English
She could have arrived earlier.
Spanish
Ella podría haber llegado antes.
English
They are able to, but could try more.
Spanish
Son capaces de hacerlo, pero podrían esforzarse más.
English
He was able to, yet could not speak.
Spanish
Él pudo hacerlo, pero no pudo hablar.

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