Usage examples of "could" in English with translation to Portuguese

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He could not breathe deeply. Ele não conseguia respirar fundo.
Could I borrow a pencil? Você me empresta um lápis?
I could not stop laughing. Não consegui parar de rir.
I really wish I could help. Bem que gostaria de ajudar.
If only I could sing well. Se pelo menos eu cantasse melhor.
I wish I could help you. Bem que eu queria lhe ajudar.
I could not find it anyplace. Não consegui encontrar isso em lugar nenhum.
No one could solve the problem. Ninguém conseguiu resolver o problema.
No living thing could live without air. Nenhum ser vivo consegue viver sem ar.
Could I get a Japanese newspaper, please? Você me dá um jornal japonês, por favor?
How many eggs could you get yesterday? Quantos ovos você conseguiu ontem?
Bach could transform music into pure melancholy. Bach conseguiu transformar a música em melancolia pura.
I could manage to earn my living. Eu consegui ganhar para o meu sustento.
Could you let me see your notes? Você me deixa ver suas anotações?
We could not open the box anyhow. Não conseguimos abrir a caixa de maneira nenhuma.
He walked slowly so the child could follow. Ele andou devagar para que a criança conseguisse o acompanhar.
I stopped so I could smoke a cigarette. Parei a fim de fumar um cigarro.
He could not approve of my going there. Ele não consentiu que eu fosse lá.
He could ski well when he was young. Ele esquiava bem quando era novo.
I could swim faster when I was young. Eu nadava mais rápido quando era jovem.
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