Usage examples of "pude" in Spanish with translation to English

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No pude cumplir sus expectativas. I couldn't live up to his expectations.
No pude volver a dormir. I couldn't get back to sleep.
No pude contener mi alegría. I could hardly contain myself for joy.
No pude evitar quedarme dormido. I couldn't help falling asleep.
No pude contener la ira. I couldn't hold back my anger.
No pude dormir bien anoche. I couldn't sleep well last night.
Intenté llamarte pero no pude. I tried to call you but I couldn't.
No pude contener el sueño. I couldn't help falling asleep.
Corrí tan rápido como pude. I ran as fast as I could.
No pude salir porque llovía. I couldn't go out because it was raining.
No lo pude hacer tampoco. I couldn't do that either.
Yo no pude salir afuera. I could not get out.
No pude controlar mis lágrimas. I couldn't control my tears.
Lo siento, no pude evitarlo. Sorry, I couldn't help it.
No pude contener las lágrimas. I could not keep the tears from my eyes.
No pude contener la risa. I couldn't help laughing out.
No pude quitar la mancha. I couldn't scrub the stain out.
No pude aguantarme una sonrisa. I couldn't restrain a smile.
No pude hablar con él. I could not speak to him.
Yo no pude haberlo hecho. I could not have done it.
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