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    Comprender (en. Grasp)

    /kom-pɾen-'deɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To understand something in its entirety.
    It is important to understand the instructions before starting.
    Es importante comprender las instrucciones antes de empezar.
    To realize the situation or state of something.
    I hope you can understand why I made that decision.
    Espero que puedas comprender por qué tomé esa decisión.
    To accept or take into account the emotions or viewpoints of others.
    It is difficult to understand the pain of others if you have never felt it.
    Es difícil comprender el dolor de los demás si nunca lo has sentido.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'comprehendere', which means 'to grasp something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    not to understand
    Not understanding something.
    no comprender
    to understand someone
    Understanding the emotions or situation of another person.
    comprender a alguien
    to understand the sacrifice
    Valuing the effort or sacrifice someone has made.
    comprender el sacrificio

    Related Words

    understanding
    Ability to understand something.
    comprensión
    understanding
    Having the ability to understand the feelings of others.
    comprensivo
    misunderstood
    Not understood by others.
    incomprendido

    Slang Meanings

    To get the vibe
    Don’t worry, in the end, I’m going to get the vibe of what you said.
    No te preocupes, al final voy a coger la onda de lo que dijiste.
    To hit the nail on the head
    When you explained the situation, you hit the nail on the head about what happened.
    Cuando explicaste la situación, me diste al clavo sobre lo que pasó.