Poder Imperfect Practice

Cuando era niño, _____ pasar horas leyendo sin cansarme. (poder)

When I was a kid, I could spend hours reading without getting tired.

Antes tú _____ correr diez kilómetros sin problema, ¿verdad? (poder)

You used to be able to run ten kilometers without a problem, right?

De joven, mi abuela _____ coser vestidos enteros en un día. (poder)

As a young woman, my grandmother could sew entire dresses in a day.

En aquella casa nosotros _____ ver las montañas desde la cocina. (poder)

In that house we could see the mountains from the kitchen.

Antes los vecinos _____ dejar las puertas abiertas sin miedo. (poder)

People in the neighborhood used to be able to leave their doors open without fear.

Yo no _____ dormir bien cuando vivía cerca del aeropuerto. (poder)

I couldn't sleep well when I lived near the airport.

Cuando eras estudiante, _____ comer pizza todos los días. (poder)

When you were a student, you could eat pizza every day.

El perro ya no _____ caminar mucho porque estaba viejo. (poder)

The dog could no longer walk much because he was old.

De niños, mi hermano y yo _____ quedarnos despiertos hasta tarde. (poder)

As kids, my brother and I were allowed to stay up late.

En esa época, las mujeres no _____ votar en muchos países. (poder)

Back then, women couldn't vote in many countries.

Mientras yo trabajaba allí, _____ usar el gimnasio gratis. (poder)

While I worked there, I could use the gym for free.

¿Es cierto que de niño tú _____ hablar japonés? (poder)

Is it true that as a child you could speak Japanese?

Laura _____ tocar el piano de oído cuando era pequeña. (poder)

Laura could play the piano by ear when she was little.

Antes, mis tíos _____ arreglar cualquier aparato sin manual. (poder)

My uncles used to be able to fix any appliance without a manual.