pudo

Pudo is primarily the third-person singular form of the Spanish verb poder in the simple past (preterite) tense. It translates as "he could" or "she could" or, in formal address, "you could." It is used to express that someone was able to do something in a completed past action. The full preterite forms for poder are: pude, pudiste, pudo, pudimos, pudisteis, pudieron. For example: "Ayer pudo terminar el informe" means "Yesterday he was able to finish the report," while "No pudo asistir a la reunión" means "He was not able to attend the meeting."

In usage, pudo can convey both the idea of past ability and the realization that an action occurred. Context determines nuance: "Pudo hacerlo" often implies successful completion or managed effort, whereas "No pudo hacerlo" indicates an inability or failure in that past instance. The word is a common part of everyday Spanish and appears in narratives, reports, and spoken language.

PUDO also serves as an acronym in logistics and retail contexts. It stands for "Pick Up and Drop Off" (sometimes stated as "Pickup and Drop-off"), referring to designated locations where customers can collect packages or leave returns. PUDO networks include retail stores, kiosks, or lockers, and are used by courier services and e-commerce platforms to offer flexible delivery options, reduce missed deliveries, and improve last-mile efficiency. The concept emphasizes consumer convenience and inventory routing, often integrated with tracking systems and user portals to schedule pickups and drop-offs.