comprendes
kohm-PREN-dehs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Comprendes la lección que acabo de explicar?
A1Do you understand the lesson I just explained?
Tú comprendes muy bien mi situación.
A2You understand my situation very well.
Si no comprendes algo, dime.
A1If you don't understand something, tell me.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Tú'
This form, 'comprendes,' is used when speaking to one person informally (like a friend, family member, or child). If you need to be formal or address a stranger, use 'comprende' (Usted form).
Comprender vs. Entender
Both mean 'to understand,' but 'comprender' often suggests a deeper, more complete grasp of a concept or situation, while 'entender' is more common for simple facts or directions. However, they are often interchangeable.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Comprender' and 'Entender' conjugation
Mistake: "Saying *comprendes* when you mean *entiendes* (the E-to-IE stem change verb)."
Correction: 'Comprender' is regular (comprendes), while 'entender' has a vowel change (entiendes).
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Confirmation
Use '¿Comprendes?' as a fast way to check if the person you are talking to is following your explanation.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comprendes
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'comprendes'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comprendes' formal or informal?
'Comprendes' is the informal way to say 'you understand.' You use it with people you know well, like friends or family. For formal situations (like speaking to a boss or elder), use 'comprende' (the Usted form).