eu entendo
To say "I understand" in Portuguese, you say eu entendo.
eu entendo is a phrase used to show that you comprehend a piece of information or a concept.
Which one should you use?
The phrase eu entendo is typically used for intellectual comprehension of facts or logic, whereas eu compreendo is often used for deeper empathy or grasping complex nuances.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the expression Entendi is widely used in both formal and informal contexts. In Portugal, it is common to use the expression Percebi to say I understand.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many contexts, the pronoun eu (I) can be omitted because the verb conjugation entendo already indicates the first-person singular subject.
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'I understand' in a very informal, slangy way in Brazil, you might hear people say Tô ligado, which literally translates to 'I am tied'.
- A common way to confirm you understand a spoken instruction in Brazil is to say Beleza, which literally means 'beauty' but functions like 'okay' or 'got it'.
- The phrase eu entendo comes from the verb entender, which shares a root with the English word 'intend' via the Latin 'intendere', meaning to stretch or direct the mind toward something.
Examples in context
- É claro, eu entendo.Of course, I understand.This example shows how to use eu entendo to confirm comprehension.Tatoeba #4490820 by Ricardo14, translation #3819010 by CK
- Eu entendo a sua raiva.I understand your anger.This example shows how to use eu entendo to express understanding of a feeling.Tatoeba #1175403 by alexmarcelo, translation #3826753 by CK
- Sem problema, eu entendo.No problem, I understand.This example shows how to use eu entendo to indicate there is no problem with the information received.Tatoeba #1230688 by alexmarcelo, translation #1166737 by cntrational
- Obrigado por explicar a situação, eu compreendo perfeitamente.Thank you for explaining the situation, I understand perfectly.
- Entendo as suas preocupações e levarei isso em consideração.I understand your concerns and will take that into consideration.
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Example conversation
Felipe is explaining a project to Juliana.
- FelipeO prazo é para sexta-feira.The deadline is Friday.
- JulianaSim, eu entendo perfeitamente.Yes, I understand perfectly.
- FelipeVocê consegue terminar a tempo?Can you finish it on time?
- JulianaConsigo, pode deixar.I can, leave it to me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
