could've
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could've(
koo
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duhv
)A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
a. podía haber
Joe could've helped with the move if he'd wanted to.Joe podía haber ayudado con la mudanza si quisiera.
We could've lent you the money if you'd asked.Nosotros podíamos haberte dejado el dinero si nos lo hubieras pedido.
a. podría haber
Did you ever think she could've been lying?¿Se te ocurrió alguna vez que podría haber estado mintiendo?
It could've been a lot worse.Podría haber sido mucho peor.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm sure she would have come if she could've.Estoy segura de que hubiera venido si pudiera.
Maybe we could've done something to help him.Tal vez podríamos haber hecho algo para ayudarlo.
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