Comprendes (en. You understand)

/komˈprendes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perceive the meaning or nature of something.
Do you understand what we are discussing?
¿Comprendes lo que estamos discutiendo?
To mentally register information or a situation.
She understands concepts very quickly.
Ella comprende muy rápido los conceptos.
To accept or agree with an idea or point of view.
I think you understand my perspective on the topic.
Creo que comprendes mi perspectiva sobre el tema.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do you understand the situation?
A question about whether someone understands what is happening.
¿Comprendes la situación?
I don't understand anything
An expression that indicates a lack of understanding.
No comprendo nada
Understand between the lines
To understand an implicit or deeper message.
Comprender entre líneas

Related Words

understanding
The ability to understand something.
comprensión
to understand
Synonym of 'to understand' in infinitive.
comprender
understanding
The ability to understand or comprehend.
entendimiento

Slang Meanings

To catch
Do you get what I'm saying?
¿Cachas lo que digo?
To get
Did you get the message?
¿Pillaste el mensaje?