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    Entender (en. Understand)

    /en.ten'deɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perceive and understand the meaning of something.
    It is important to understand the instructions before starting.
    Es importante entender las instrucciones antes de comenzar.
    To have knowledge or an idea about something.
    She understands finance.
    Ella entiende de finanzas.
    To assume or accept someone's opinion or point of view.
    He does not understand why you feel that way.
    Él no entiende por qué te sientes así.
    To interpret some information or situation correctly.
    If you do not understand the question well, you can ask for clarification.
    Si no entiendes bien la pregunta, puedes pedir aclaraciones.
    To try to grasp another person's emotions or motivations.
    It is difficult to understand his actions.
    Es difícil entender sus acciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin intel-lĕgere, which means 'to choose between' or 'to comprehend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to understand something halfway
    To comprehend only partially something.
    entender algo a medias
    to not understand anything at all
    To not understand absolutely anything.
    no entender ni papa
    to understand each other well
    To have good communication or relationship among people.
    entenderse bien
    if you don't understand, ask
    It is advisable to ask for clarification if there is confusion.
    si no entiendes, pregunta

    Related Words

    comprehension
    The ability to understand something.
    comprensión
    clarity
    The quality of what is easily understood.
    claridad
    explanation
    The action of explaining something so that it is understood.
    explicación

    Slang Meanings

    To get it
    At first, I didn't get it, but now I understand.
    Al principio no lo pillé, pero ahora entiendo.
    To catch
    I didn't catch what he said in the meeting.
    No caché lo que dijo en la reunión.
    To understand the vibe
    She always understands the vibe of things.
    Ella siempre entiende la onda de las cosas.