Entender expresses understanding a word, question, explanation or situation.
The idea
In the present, stressed e changes to ie in entiendo and entiende; nosotros entendemos keeps e.
Examples
- Entiendo la pregunta ahora.I understand the question now.
- Ella entiende la explicación del profesor.She understands the teacher’s explanation.
- Entendemos la tarea después del ejemplo.We understand the task after the example.
- ¿Entiendes esta palabra?Do you understand this word?
- No entiendo; ¿puedes repetirlo despacio?I do not understand; can you repeat it slowly?
- Ellos entienden cómo llegar a la estación.They understand how to get to the station.
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No entiendo reports lack of understanding; explain what is unclear or ask for repetition.
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Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ la pregunta. (entiendo / entendo)
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entiendo
Entiendo is the present form for yo, with e changed to ie.
Choose the present form for nosotros: Nosotros ___ la tarea. (entendemos / entiendemos)
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entendemos
Entendemos keeps e in the present form for nosotros.
Choose the verb for not understanding: La explicación no me resulta clara: no ___. (entiendo / explico)
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entiendo
No entiendo expresses that the explanation is not understood.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ la pregunta. (entiendo / entendo)
Choose the present form for nosotros: Nosotros ___ la tarea. (entendemos / entiendemos)
Choose the verb for not understanding: La explicación no me resulta clara: no ___. (entiendo / explico)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Say what you understand and ask someone to repeat a phrase slowly.