podia

podia

"Podia" means "could" or "was able to."

Here, 'podia' is used to express ability in the past.

Quan era jove, podia córrer molt ràpid.

When I was young, I could run very fast.

Here, 'podia' represents asking for or having permission to do something in the past.

No sabia si podia entrar sense autorització.

I didn't know if I could enter without authorization.

Here, 'podia' is used to express a possibility or hypothetical situation in the past.

L'ós podia haver entrat per la finestra.

The bear could have entered through the window.