comprendo
“comprendo” means “I understand” in Spanish (Mental comprehension).
I understandAlso: I get it, I comprehend
📝 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.
Word Connections
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Quick Quiz: comprendo
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish pronoun MUST be used with the form 'comprendo'?
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📚 Etymology
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *comprehendere*, which literally meant 'to seize' or 'to grasp completely.' This physical idea of grabbing something turned into the mental idea of grasping a concept.
First recorded: 13th century
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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.