se pudéssemos

if we could

→ se

phrase Rare #37,036

if we could The first-person plural form of the imperfect subjunctive, used for hypothetical or unlikely situations. In expressions such as “como se pudéssemos,” it means “as if we could.”

PO: Seria maravilhoso se pudéssemos viajar juntos.

EN: It would be wonderful if we could travel together.

Mesmo se pudéssemos viver em marte, primeiro devemos chegar lá.

Even if we could live on Mars, we must first get there.

Se pudéssemos alugar a casa do outro lado da rua.

If only we could rent the house across the street.

— A Noite Americana (1973)

Seria ótimo se pudéssemos ser amigos.

It would be great if we could be friends.

— Simplesmente Amor (2003)

Tudo seria mais fácil se pudéssemos flutuar.

Everything would be easier if we could float.

Como se pudéssemos esquecer.

As if we could forget.

— Titanic (1997)