Spanish Conversation · Level 4
87 words
Spanish word
entender
Pronunciation
IPA/entenˈdeɾ/
Meaning
- verbunderstand
Example
¿Entiendes la lección?
Do you understand the lesson?
More examples
¿entiendes la lección?
Do you understand the lesson?
No entiendo esta parte.
I don't understand this part.
Core concept
Assembling puzzle pieces into one clear picture.
Common phrases
no entiendo
don't understand
me entiendes
understand me
entender a alguien
understand someone
Similar words
comprender: Grasps fully the content and nuances of a talk or text.
saber: Knows a fact, piece of information, or how to do something.
captar: Catches the main point of an explanation quickly.
interpretar: Gives a personal interpretation of words or events.
Definition in Spanish
Percibir y asimilar el sentido de una explicación, frase o situación.
Word origin
From Latin intendĕre ('in-' + 'tendere') meaning 'to stretch toward' or 'direct attention', which develops into Spanish entender meaning to perceive and assimilate sense.
Usage tips
- In conversation a brief 'entiendo' often signals acknowledgement rather than complete comprehension, so add a specific follow-up when clarification is needed.
Other meanings
- seeverb
Opposites
- malentendermisunderstandverb
Related words
- entendimientounderstandingnoun
- entendibleunderstandableadjective
- entendidounderstoodadjective