This is the 3760th most frequent Spanish word.
pude
"Pude" means "I was able" or "I could."
Here, 'pude' is used to indicate an action that was successfully accomplished in the past.
Ayer pude terminar mi proyecto temprano.
Yesterday, I was able to finish my project early.
In this sentence, 'pude' denotes an inability to perform an action in the past.
No pude acudir a la reunión por problemas de transporte.
I was unable to attend the meeting due to transportation issues.
Here, 'pude' describes achieving understanding, emphasizing accomplishment.