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UK//ˈkʊdnt//US//ˈkʊdnt//

Significado de Couldn't

The contraction for 'could not', indicating inability to do something.

In simple words: Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

Couldn't em uma frase

  • I couldn't finish my homework on time.
  • She said she couldn't attend the meeting due to a conflict.
  • They couldn't find the keys anywhere.
  • He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the surprise.
  • We couldn't agree on a time to meet.
  • I couldn't hear you over the noise.

Como usar Couldn't

Used to express inability, often when explaining reasons. Common in spoken and casual written English. Avoid in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a couldn't cat that can't jump over a fence.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Couldn't

  • couldn't help but
  • couldn't care less
  • couldn't wait
  • couldn't believe
  • couldn't make it

Synonyms for Couldn't

  • was unable to
  • could not be
  • failed to
  • did not manage to

Common mistakes with Couldn't

  • Confused with 'could of' instead of 'couldn't'.
  • Use in positive sentences; it should always be in negative.
  • Misuse in formal writing; better to use 'was unable to'.

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Perguntas frequentes sobre Couldn't

O que significa Couldn't?

Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

O que significa Couldn't em português?

Could not; a way to say you are not able to do something.

Qual é a definição de Couldn't?

The contraction for 'could not', indicating inability to do something.

Como se usa Couldn't em uma frase?

I couldn't finish my homework on time.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Couldn't?

She said she couldn't attend the meeting due to a conflict.

Quais são os sinônimos de Couldn't?

Algumas alternativas comuns são was unable to, could not be, failed to, did not manage to.

Que palavras combinam com Couldn't?

Costuma combinar com couldn't help but, couldn't care less, couldn't wait, couldn't believe, couldn't make it.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Couldn't?

Confused with 'could of' instead of 'couldn't'. Use in positive sentences; it should always be in negative. Misuse in formal writing; better to use 'was unable to'.

Como se pronuncia Couldn't?

US: //ˈkʊdnt//, UK: //ˈkʊdnt//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar Couldn't?

Used to express inability, often when explaining reasons. Common in spoken and casual written English. Avoid in very formal contexts.