Entiende (en. Understand)

/enˈtjende/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.
She understands the math lesson.
Ella entiende la lección de matemáticas.
To give sense or explanation to something.
I don't understand why he did it.
No entiendo por qué lo hizo.
To perceive through intelligence or reason.
He understands the social issues in his community.
Entiende los problemas sociales de su comunidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'intellectus' which means 'to comprehend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do you understand?
A question that seeks to confirm if someone has comprehended.
¿Entiendes?
Let's see if you understand.
An expression used to check understanding about a topic.
Vamos a ver si entiendes
Understand the situation.
An invitation to recognize and comprehend a context or problem.
Entiende la situación

Related Words

understand
Comprehend just like 'understands', in infinitive form.
entender
comprehension
The ability to understand or comprehend something.
comprensión

Slang Meanings

To understand something quickly.
He instantly understands what they tell him.
Él entiende al instante lo que le dicen.
To get the hint.
If they don't say it clearly, you have to get it.
Si no te lo dicen claro, tienes que entenderlo.