comprendo
kom-PREN-doh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Comprendo lo que dices sobre la importancia de estudiar.
A1I understand what you're saying about the importance of studying.
¿Comprendes la lección? Sí, comprendo perfectamente.
A2Do you understand the lesson? Yes, I understand perfectly.
Comprendo tu frustración, pero tenemos que ser pacientes.
B1I understand your frustration, but we have to be patient.
💡 Grammar Points
It's the 'Yo' Form
'Comprendo' is only used when you are the one doing the understanding (the 'I' form). If someone else understands, you must change the ending (e.g., 'él comprende').
Regular Verb Pattern
Unlike the similar verb 'entender' (which changes its stem), 'comprender' is easier! It follows the standard pattern for '-er' verbs, meaning the 'o' ending for 'yo' is always predictable.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing 'Comprender' and 'Entender'
Mistake: "Using 'Comprendo' when you mean 'Entiendo' (I understand)."
Correction: Both are correct and interchangeable in most simple contexts. 'Entender' (entiendo) is slightly more common for casual, everyday comprehension.
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Confirmation
To quickly confirm you understand, you can just say 'Comprendo.' or '¡Comprendido!' (Understood!)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comprendo
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish pronoun MUST be used with the form 'comprendo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'Comprendo' more formal than 'Entiendo'?
In most daily conversations, they are interchangeable. However, 'comprender' is often used when talking about deep, thorough, or intellectual understanding, making it sound slightly more formal or complete than the very common 'entender'.
How do I say 'I don't understand' using this verb?
Simply put 'no' directly before the verb: 'No comprendo.' This is a very common and clear way to express lack of understanding.