comprendido
“comprendido” means “included” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
included, understood
Also: comprised
📝 In Action
Todos los impuestos están comprendidos en el precio final.
B1All taxes are included in the final price.
El período comprendido entre 2000 y 2010 fue muy difícil.
B2The period comprised between 2000 and 2010 was very difficult.
Su mensaje fue comprendido perfectamente por la audiencia.
B1His message was perfectly understood by the audience.
understood, included
📝 In Action
Nunca hemos comprendido su decisión de irse.
A2We have never understood his decision to leave.
Ella ya había comprendido que la tarea era difícil.
B1She had already understood that the task was difficult.
understood, got it
Also: roger
📝 In Action
—Necesito que el informe esté listo a las cinco. —¡Comprendido!
B1—I need the report to be ready by five. —Understood!
El capitán dio la orden y el sargento respondió: 'Comprendido'.
B2The captain gave the order and the sergeant replied: 'Roger.'
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Quick Quiz: comprendido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'comprendido' as a quick confirmation (interjection)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *comprehendere*, meaning 'to seize, to grasp, or to take together.' The meaning evolved in Spanish from physically grasping something to mentally grasping an idea (understanding it).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'comprendido' and 'entendido'?
Both mean 'understood.' 'Entendido' is generally more common in everyday spoken Spanish for confirming understanding ('¿Entendido?'). 'Comprendido' is often used in more formal, military, or written contexts, especially when referring to things being 'included' or 'comprised' within a set.
Does 'comprendido' always mean 'understood'?
No. When used as an adjective, it often means 'included' or 'contained within a certain range' (like 'el período comprendido entre...'). Always look at the context!