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    Entendían (en. They understood)

    /entendiˈan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of understanding or grasping the meaning of something.
    They understood the importance of working as a team.
    Ellos entendían la importancia de trabajar en equipo.
    To know or become familiar with something through experience.
    The students understood mathematics better than before.
    Los estudiantes entendían las matemáticas mejor que antes.
    To interpret correctly.
    The characters in the play clearly understood their roles.
    Los personajes de la obra entendían sus roles claramente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intendere', which means 'to direct the mind towards something.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To the one who does not understand, it is explained
    It means that one must make an effort for everyone to understand.
    Al que no entiende, se le explica
    Understand halfway
    It means that understanding is partial or incomplete.
    Entender a medias
    I don't understand anything
    Phrase that expresses confusion or lack of total understanding.
    No entiendo nada

    Related Words

    understand
    Verb that means to understand something.
    entender
    understanding
    The act of understanding or comprehending.
    comprensión
    comprehension
    The ability to understand something.
    entendimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be aware of something.
    When they explained that to you, it seemed like you understood.
    Cuando te explicaron eso, parece que entendías.
    To understand the situation.
    After the talk, everyone understood the situation.
    Después de la charla, todos entendían la situación.