Poderia
Could
Language note: Past conditional form, often softens a request.
Context: The user suggests the driver should have communicated that information.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Poderia
[Po-deh-ree-ah]
Could
Past form of can, used to express ability or opportunity.
Você poderia ter usado o cartão.
You could have used the card.
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