entiende que
/entjende ke/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'understand that' is translated into Spanish as entiende que.
This phrase is used to tell someone to grasp the meaning or the importance of a specific fact or situation. Related expressions include Entiendo for 'I understand' and No entiendo for 'I don't understand'.
Which one should you use?
You might use Captas que for a colloquial version of 'understand that'. For more formal contexts, the phrase Tenga en cuenta que can serve as an equivalent meaning 'keep in mind that'.
Did you know?
- The word entiende comes from the Latin intendere, which originally meant 'to stretch' or 'to direct one's attention'. To understand is literally to stretch your mind toward an idea.
- In Spanish, the concept of understanding is often expressed using the verb captar, which literally means 'to capture'. This frames understanding as if you are physically catching an idea out of the air.
- The word que in this phrase shares a common ancestor with the English word 'who' through the Latin word 'quid', although it functions very differently in modern Spanish.
Examples in context
- Comprenda que su solicitud debe ser aprobada antes de proceder.Understand that your request must be approved before proceeding.
- Entienda que sus acciones tienen consecuencias.Understand that your actions have consequences.
- Entiende que no puedo ir al cine esta noche.Understand that I can't go to the movies tonight.
- He explicado todo, ¿entiendes?I've explained everything, do you understand?
- Esta es la situación actual, ¿comprende?This is the current situation, do you comprehend?
- Entiendo tus preocupaciones.I understand your concerns.
- Perdona, pero no entiendo lo que estás diciendo.Sorry, but I don't understand what you're saying.
- Entiende que esto es importante.Understand that this is important.
- Entiende que esto es muy importante.Understand that this is very important.
- Entiende que el tiempo es limitado.Understand that time is limited.
- Entiende que no siempre puedes ganar.Understand that you cannot always win.
Example conversation
A boss is explaining a new policy to an employee.
- MaríaMateo, entiende que las reglas han cambiado.Mateo, understand that the rules have changed.
- MateoSí, lo comprendo perfectamente.Yes, I understand perfectly.
- MaríaDebes seguir el nuevo protocolo siempre.You must follow the new protocol always.
- MateoNo te preocupes, María, lo haré.Don't worry, María, I will do it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
