Entiendes (en. You understand)
/enˈtjendez/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To perceive the meaning or significance of something.
Do you understand the lesson we explained in class?
¿Entiendes la lección que explicamos en clase?
To have knowledge about a topic.
She understands classical music.
Ella entiende de música clásica.
To evaluate or interpret a situation.
I don't understand why you reacted that way.
No entiendo por qué reaccionaste así.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'intelligere', which means 'to understand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Do you understand what I am saying?
A question asked to check comprehension.
¿Entiendes lo que digo?
If you understand, raise your hand.
An instruction to verify if someone is following the directions.
Si entiendes, levanta la mano.
Related Words
understand
A verb that means to grasp or comprehend something.
entender
comprehension
A noun that refers to the act of understanding.
comprensión
clear
An adjective that indicates something is easy to understand.
claro
Slang Meanings
Catch the vibe.
Catch the vibe of what the professor is saying?
¿Coger la onda de lo que dice el profesor?
Know how it goes.
I already know how it goes, you understand.
Yo ya sé cómo va la cosa, entiendes.
Be on the same wavelength.
If we're on the same wavelength, you understand.
Si estamos en la misma sintonía, me entiendes.