pude

could, i could

Verb pude

Examples

Yo no pude darme a entender.

I couldn't make myself understood.

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No pude conseguir otro ejemplar del libro.

I couldn't get another copy of the book.

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No pude resistir el impulso de aplaudir.

I couldn't resist the urge to applaud.

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Cuando entré al cuarto, pude oír que tocaban a Mozart en la radio.

When I entered the room, I could hear Mozart playing on the radio.

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Pude encontrar la calle, pero no encontrar su casa.

I was able to find the street, but I couldn't find her house.

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No pude hablar japonés.

I couldn't speak Japanese.

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La porción de torta que Tom me dio era tan grande que no pude comerla toda.

The piece of cake Tom gave me was so big that I couldn't eat it all.

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No pude evitar reírme de sus bromas.

I could not help laughing at his jokes.

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Tom le dijo a María algo que no pude oír.

Tom said something to Mary that I couldn't hear.

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Vine tan pronto como pude.

I came as soon as I could.

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