Which one should you use?
While entendido is the standard term, comprendido is a synonym that often carries a more formal or intellectual tone, meaning 'comprehended'. In very informal situations, you might hear the expression Vale to mean 'Okay' or 'Alright'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal term Vale originated in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, entendido must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use entendida for feminine singular nouns, entendidos for masculine plural nouns and entendidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/entenˈdido/
When do people say it?
When someone gives an instruction or a point, it is common to use the word as a question to ensure clarity. In response to a command or new information, stating Entendido serves as a concise acknowledgment.
Did you know?
- The word entendido evolved from the Latin intendere, which originally meant to stretch or direct one's attention toward something.
- If you call someone un entendido in a Spanish-speaking country, you are not saying they are 'understood', but rather that they are an expert or an authority in their field.
- The verb that forms entendido is entender, which is a stem-changing verb where the 'e' changes to 'ie' in many present tense conjugations.
Examples in context
- No he entendido nada.I have not understood anything.This sentence shows how to use the verb form of entendido in a negative context.Tatoeba #748660 by Shishir, translation #1765254 by kerbear407
- He entendido casi todo.I understood almost everything.This sentence demonstrates the use of entendido to express almost complete comprehension.Tatoeba #6688541 by arh, translation #1553132 by CK
- Creo que lo he entendido.I think I understood.This sentence illustrates a way to express the belief that something was understood using entendido.Tatoeba #1053205 by massama, translation #716142 by papabear
- Gracias por la explicación, está todo entendido.Thank you for the explanation, everything is understood.
- Comprendido, seguiré sus instrucciones al pie de la letra.Understood, I will follow your instructions to the letter.
- Nos vemos en el café a las seis, ¿vale?See you at the café at six, okay?
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Example conversation
Alejandro is explaining a task to Sofía at work.
- AlejandroEntonces, debes enviar el correo mañana.So, you must send the email tomorrow.
- SofíaSí, todo está entendido, Alejandro.Yes, everything is understood, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Tienes alguna duda sobre el proceso?Do you have any doubts about the process?
- SofíaNo, me ha quedado todo entendido.No, it has all remained understood to me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry entendido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entendido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
