Comprendí (en. Understood)

/kom.preˈndi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To understand or grasp the meaning of something.
When I explained the problem to him, I finally understood the solution.
Cuando le expliqué el problema, finalmente comprendí la solución.
To accept or take something into account.
I didn't fully understand his point of view in the discussion.
No comprendí del todo su punto de vista en la discusión.
To reach a conclusion or understanding after reflection.
After thinking it through, I understood my mistakes.
Después de pensarlo bien, comprendí mis errores.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'comprehendere', which means 'to grasp fully' or 'to understand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I didn't understand anything
Indicates that absolutely nothing has been understood from a topic or explanation.
no comprendí nada
to understand halfway
Means to partially understand something.
comprender a medias
to understand the message
Means to understand what is being communicated.
comprender el mensaje

Related Words

to understand
Verb that means to understand or grasp.
comprender
to grasp
Means to comprehend, to know, or to have a clear idea of something.
entender
ability
Ability or aptitude to understand or learn.
capacidad

Slang Meanings

To get the gist
In the end, I got the gist of what they were saying.
Al final, pillé el rollo de lo que me decían.
To see the light
After talking to her, I saw the light about what I should do.
Después de hablar con ella, vi la luz sobre lo que debía hacer.
To catch on
I didn't catch what was happening until it was explained well.
No caché lo que estaba pasando hasta que lo explicaron bien.