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Podia
Podia is the imperfect of poder used as a courtesy form, equivalent to English could you. Portuguese speakers prefer it to the conditional poderia in ordinary conversation. Add por favor and it works for any request from a stranger.
Examples in context
Podia repetir, por favor?
Could you repeat that, please?
Podia ajudar-me com as malas?
Could you help me with the bags?
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