could

US /kʊd/
UK /kʊd/
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1.

poteva, potrebbe

used to indicate possibility or ability in the past

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She could run very fast when she was younger.
Lei poteva correre molto velocemente quando era più giovane.
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I could hear the music from my room.
Potevo sentire la musica dalla mia stanza.
2.

potrebbe, può

used to express possibility or uncertainty

:
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It could rain later today.
Potrebbe piovere più tardi oggi.
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That could be true.
Questo potrebbe essere vero.
3.

potrebbe, potresti

used to make a polite request or suggestion

:
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Could you please pass the salt?
Potresti per favore passarmi il sale?
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We could go for a walk later.
Potremmo fare una passeggiata più tardi.
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as far as the eye can/could seeyou could hear a pin dropnothing could be further from the truthsomeone could do something with one hand tied behind his/her back