podría
could
The Spanish word 'podría' translates to 'could' in English. In both languages, this is used to express possibility or potential actions, often in a hypothetical context. For example, in the sentence 'I could go to the party, but I'm tired', 'podría' would play the same role in the equivalent Spanish sentence, demonstrating a possible course of action.
Example sentences using: podría
Si fuera al concierto, podría conocer a los artistas.
The situation involves expressing a conditional possibility around meeting artists if deciding to go to a concert.
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¿Podría decirme a qué hora comienza la película?
Could you tell me what time the movie starts?
A polite inquiry about the start time of a movie is being posed.
Si hago dieta y ejercicio, podría perder peso.
If I diet and exercise, I could lose weight.
This example speaks to a person contemplating about diet and exercise to potentially lose weight.
Podría llover mañana por la tarde.
It could rain tomorrow afternoon.
Here, the speaker is expressing an uncertain future event relating to the weather.
Podría buscar un trabajo de medio tiempo mientras estudio.
I could look for a part-time job while studying.
The phrase considers a hypothetical situation where one may look for employment while also studying.
Si estudias duro, podría obtener buenas notas.
If you study hard, you could get good grades.
This represents a conditional scenario where hard study could lead to good grades.
Podría tomar un descanso y luego seguir trabajando.
I could take a break and then keep working.
The context is a person considering the possibility of taking a break before resuming work.
Si me ganara la lotería, podría comprar una casa grande.
If I won the lottery, I could buy a big house.
This example refers to the hypothetical situation of winning the lottery and the ability to afford a big house thereafter.
Con un poco más de práctica, podría bailar tango muy bien.
With a little more practice, I could dance Tango very well.
The sentence ponders about the potential of becoming proficient in Tango dancing with more practice.
¿Podría ayudarme con mis deberes de matemáticas por favor?
Could you help me with my math homework, please?
The context is asking for help regarding math homework, being formal and polite by conveying a direct request.