entiendo
/entjendo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I understand" is translated as entiendo.
Entiendo is a straightforward way to say that you comprehend the meaning of something or are following what someone is saying.
Which one should you use?
While entiendo and comprendo are often interchangeable, comprendo can imply a deeper, more profound level of comprehension or empathy. Additionally, if you want to suggest you have grasped a specific concept, you might use the colloquial form capté.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The colloquial expression pillé la idea, meaning "I got the idea", is primarily used in Spain and some Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
Entiendo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb entender.
How do you pronounce it?
/entjendo/
Did you know?
- The verb entender shares a common root with the English word 'intend', as both derive from the Latin 'intendere', meaning to stretch or direct one's mind toward something.
- In some regions, using entendido as a one-word reply can sound quite blunt or even military-like, similar to saying 'Roger' or 'Understood' in an authoritative tone.
- If a speaker says ¿me entiendes? with a specific rising intonation, it can function as a filler word like 'you know?' rather than a genuine question about your comprehension.
Examples in context
- Sí que los entiendo.Yes, I understand them.This sentence shows how to use entiendo to refer to a group of people.Tatoeba #5961464 by arh, translation #9153929 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Creo que lo entiendo.I think I understand.This sentence uses entiendo to express a thought or belief about one's own understanding.Tatoeba #582490 by Shishir, translation #320004 by CK
- Sí, le entiendo bien.Yes, I understand you well.This sentence demonstrates using entiendo to show you understand a person well.Tatoeba #1567635 by marcelostockle, translation #403051 by Ramses
- Entiendo perfectamente lo que estás explicando.I understand perfectly what you're explaining.
- Comprendo la importancia de este proyecto.I understand the importance of this project.
- Capté la idea principal de tu presentación.I understood the main idea of your presentation.
- Entendido, nos vemos allí.Understood, see you there.
- Ya sé cómo funciona el juego.I understand how the game works.
- Pillé la idea de lo que me estás diciendo.I got the idea of what you're telling me.
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Example conversation
Alejandro is explaining a difficult recipe to Lucía in the kitchen.
- AlejandroPrimero, debes añadir la sal y el aceite.First, you must add the salt and the oil.
- LucíaEntiendo, no hay que cocinarlo demasiado.I understand, it shouldn't be cooked too much.
- AlejandroExacto, Lucía, lo has comprendido perfectamente.Exactly, Lucía, you have understood it perfectly.
- LucíaAhora ya entiendo el proceso completo.Now I understand the whole process.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
