Comprensión (en. Comprehension)

/kom.pɾenˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of comprehending or understanding something.
Her comprehension of the topic was very clear.
Su comprensión del tema fue muy clara.
The ability to understand the emotions and thoughts of others.
Her understanding of others' problems is admirable.
Su comprensión hacia los problemas ajenos es admirable.
The set of knowledge one has about an area or subject.
Her mathematical comprehension has improved significantly.
Su comprensión matemática ha mejorado considerablemente.

Etymology

From Latin 'comprehensio', which means 'action of understanding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in comprehension
in a state of mutual understanding
en comprensión
give comprehension
offer understanding about a topic or situation
dar comprensión
deep comprehension
detailed and clear understanding of something
comprensión profunda

Related Words

understand
verb that means to understand something.
comprender
comprehend
synonym of comprehend, to grasp the meaning of something.
entender
comprehensible
that can be understood.
comprensible

Slang Meanings

Understand deeply
Her comprehension of the matter is on another level.
Su comprensión del asunto es de otro nivel.
Get the vibe
Did you get the vibe of the situation?
Ya cogiste la onda de la situación?