Spanish Word of the Day
entender
/en-ten-DER/ • verb — 26th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to understand; to grasp the meaning or sense of something
Examples
- No entiendo lo que dices.
(I don't understand what you're saying.) - ¿Entiendes las instrucciones para el examen?
(Do you understand the instructions for the exam?) - Aunque es complicado, al final lo entendí.
(Although it's complicated, in the end I understood it.)
Synonyms
- comprender
- captar
Entender is the common verb for 'to understand.' In everyday speech you'll hear 'No entiendo' for 'I don't get it.' It's a stem-changing verb in the present tense (e -> ie: entiendo, entiendes, entiende). It is often interchangeable with 'comprender,' though 'comprender' can sometimes suggest a deeper or more complete understanding or empathy. 'Entenderse' is used reflexively to mean 'to get along' or 'to understand each other.'
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