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Originally Posted by AngelicaDeAlquezar
"Para poder" is used when the one "who can" is not the same as the one who speaks. When it's the same person, one uses the subjunctive.
Me tomé el día libre del trabajo para poder ir al entierro/funeral. The context will tell if the funeral is going to be held or if it's over. 
Mi hermana cuidó a mis hijos para que (yo) pudiera ir al funeral.
My sister took care of my children so I could go to the funeral.
Abrí la ventana para que pudiéramos respirar aire fresco.
I opened the window so we could breathe some fresh air. |
Buen consejo amiga! No lo supe, no le digas a nadie
