I could

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I could(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pude (short or defined period of time)
I did what I could, but I'm not sure it's going to be enough.Hice lo que pude, pero no estoy seguro de que sea suficiente.
b. podía (long or undefined period of time)
I could get to work easily from my old apartment.Podía llegar al trabajo fácilmente desde mi viejo apartamento.
c. sabía (because of knowledge)
The company hired me because I could speak Spanish.La empresa me contrató porque sabía hablar español.
a. pudiera
If I could live anywhere in the world, I think it would be New Zealand.Si pudiera vivir en cualquier lugar del mundo, creo que sería en Nueva Zelanda.
b. podía (reported speech)
My boss said if I could hit my sales goal eight weeks in a row, he'd give me a $100 bonus.Mi jefe me dijo que si podía cumplir mis objetivos de ventas por ocho semanas seguidas que me daba un bono de $100.
c. supiera (because of knowledge)
If I could play the guitar, maybe I would be able to find a girlfriend.Si supiera tocar la guitarra, a lo mejor podría encontrar una novia.
d. sabía (reported speech; because of knowledge)
I was told if I could cook authentic Italian food that I would have no problem finding a job in this neighborhood.Me dijeron que si sabía cocinar comida italiana auténtica que no tendría ningún problema para encontrar un trabajo en este barrio.
a. podría
I could go grocery shopping for you if you like.Podría ir a hacer la compra por ti si quieres.
a. podría
If I had a million dollars, I could leave this town and never come back.Si tuviera un millón de dólares, me podría ir de este pueblo para no volver nunca más.
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