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    Comprende (en. Understand)

    /komˈpɾende/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Absorb or grasp the message or information.
    He does not understand the instructions given well.
    No comprende bien las instrucciones dadas.
    Recognize and accept a situation or a concept.
    She understands the importance of studying.
    Ella comprende la importancia de estudiar.
    Include or encompass within a set.
    The course includes several subjects.
    El curso comprende varias materias.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'comprehendere', which means 'to grab, contain, or understand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    does not understand
    indicates a lack of understanding.
    no comprende
    it is understood
    is understood or becomes clear.
    se comprende
    understand the context
    understand the environment or the broader situation.
    comprender el contexto

    Related Words

    understand
    Assimilate information or concepts.
    entender
    interpret
    Explain the meaning of something.
    interpretar
    decipher
    Solve a complex message.
    descifrar

    Slang Meanings

    Get the hang of it
    At first, I didn't understand it, but now I've got the hang of it.
    Al principio no lo entendía, pero ahora ya he cogido el truco.
    Get the gist
    I don't know if you get the gist of what I'm saying.
    No sé si pillas el rollo que te estoy diciendo.