Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pude

verb
/ˈpuː.deɪ/
Definition
to be able to; could
Examples
  • Eu pude ajudar você na tarefa. (I was able to help you with the task.)
  • Ela disse que pude visitar seu escritório. (She said that I could visit her office.)
  • No ano passado, pude viajar para vários países. (Last year, I was able to travel to several countries.)
Meaning
This verb is used to indicate ability or permission in the past.
Synonyms
  • conseguir (to manage)
  • ser capaz de (to be capable of)
  • ter permissão de (to have permission to)