I couldn't find

no pude encontrar

I couldn't find(ay kood-ihnt faynd)

phrase

1. (used to talk about a short or defined period of time)

a. no pude encontrar

I couldn't find a suit that I liked at the store, so I left.

No pude encontrar un traje que me gustara en el tienda, así que me fui.

2. (used to talk about a long or undefined period of time)

a. no podía encontrar

I couldn't find you, and I was starting to get worried.

No podía encontrare y me estaba empezando a preocupar.