could, was able to
Pude encontrar la calle, pero no encontrar su casa.
I was able to find the street, but I couldn't find their house.
Me había explicado de antemano lo que haríamos, así que pude practicar.
They had explained beforehand what we would do, so I was able to practice.
Pude observar un patinaje sobre hielo maravilloso.
I was able to watch some wonderful ice skating.
— Toni Erdmann (2016)
Alguien dijo algo, pero no lo pude entender.
Someone said something, but I couldn't understand it.
Tuve una mañana muy alegre gracias a que pude oír el canto de los pájaros.
I had a very happy morning thanks to being able to hear the birds singing.