Could / Should / Would

Could / Should / Would

1. Could

   • Podia/Poderia ou Conseguia/Conseguiria
     • Used to place an order for another person; Talk about something that was done in the past; Talk about the possibility of something happening in the future.
       • Examples
         • Affirmative
           • When I was a kid, I could spend the whole night playing videogames.
         • Negative
           • Yesterday, I couldn’t find my keys anywhere
         • Interrogative
           • Could you get me some water, please?

2. Should

   • Deveria
     • Used to ask, give advice and suggestions. Also used to talk about a likely thing that should have happened.
       • Examples
         • Affimative
           • You should go now or you’ll be late
         • Negative
           • You shouldn’t spend so much time on your smartphone
         • Interrogative
           • Should I call her and decline the date?

3. Would

   • Gostaria/Adoraria
     • Used for situations of possibilities, kindness and unlikely requests.
       • Examples
         • Affimative
           • I would love to
         • Negative
           • I wouldn’t mind if she told me that
         • Interrogative
           • Would you like to go out with me sometime?