Comprendemos (en. Understand)

/kom.pɾenˈde.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To have knowledge or understanding of something.
We understand the importance of taking care of the environment.
Comprendemos la importancia de cuidar el medio ambiente.
To perceive or grasp the meaning of an idea or situation.
We do not understand why that happened.
No comprendemos por qué sucedió eso.
To accept or admit a circumstance.
We understand your reasons for acting that way.
Comprendemos sus razones para actuar así.

Etymology

From the Latin 'comprehendĕre', which means 'to apprehend' or 'to grasp'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we understand well
We understand clearly.
comprendemos bien
we do not understand
We do not understand.
no comprendemos
when we understand
When we manage to understand.
cuando comprendemos

Related Words

to understand
The act of grasping the meaning or significance of something.
comprender
to understand
Synonym of to understand, to act of understanding something.
entender
to know
To have familiarity or knowledge about something or someone.
conocer

Slang Meanings

To get it
No big deal, I get what you're saying.
No hay rollo, ya capir lo que dices.
To catch
I caught that you didn't want to go to the party.
Pillé que no quería ir a la fiesta.