entendido
/entenˈdido/
The English phrase "got it" can be translated into Spanish as entendido. Wiktionary also lists oído cocina.
Meaning: I understand (intj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| entendido | /entenˈdido/ |
| oído cocina | /oido koθina/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /oido kosina/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
entendido is an informal way to say "got it" or "understood".
What does it mean word for word?
entendido is the past participle of the verb entender (to understand). Literally, it means "understood".
Which one should you use?
entendido is a neutral way to say "got it", whereas oído cocina carries a more informal, almost military or kitchen-command-style tone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
vale translates to "okay" and is an informal way to say "got it" commonly used in Spain.
How do you pronounce it?
/entenˈdido/
Did you know?
- While entendido is a common way to say 'got it', it actually comes from the Latin root for 'to stretch' or 'to extend'. This suggests that to 'understand' is to 'stretch' one's mind toward a concept.
- In some contexts, entendido can be used as a noun to describe an expert or a connoisseur who has 'understood' a subject deeply.
- In Spain, using vale to say 'got it' is so common that speakers often repeat it multiple times in a single sentence to signal they are following a conversation.
Examples in context
- He entendido casi todo.I mostly got it all.This sentence is useful for showing how to use entendido in a sentence.Tatoeba #6688541 by arh, translation #9725081 by 6dDcHYgMAg
- Creo que lo he entendido.I think I've got it.This sentence shows a way to express that you think you have the understanding.Tatoeba #1053205 by massama, translation #778532 by CM
- ¿Lo habéis entendido ya?Have you got it yet?This sentence is useful for asking if others have understood.Tatoeba #8688992 by ajje, translation #3731783 by CM
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía is giving Javier instructions on how to use the coffee machine.
- SofíaPrimero, pon el filtro y luego el café.First, put in the filter and then the coffee.
- JavierEntendido. ¿Y después presiono este botón?Got it. And then I press this button?
- SofíaSí, Javier, exactamente así.Yes, Javier, exactly like that.
- JavierPerfecto, ya lo tengo entendido.Perfect, I've got it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “got it” translations and entries entendido, oído cocina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cocina, entendido, oído, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
