comprensible
“comprensible” means “understandable” in Spanish (when something is easy to grasp or follow).
understandable, comprehensible
Also: justifiable
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El manual de instrucciones es muy comprensible.
A2The instruction manual is very understandable.
Es comprensible que estés enojado después de lo que pasó.
B1It's understandable that you are angry after what happened.
Habló de una manera clara y comprensible para todos.
B2He spoke in a clear and understandable way for everyone.
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From the Latin word 'comprehensibilis,' which combines 'com' (together) and 'prehendere' (to catch or grasp). It literally describes something that can be 'grasped' by the mind.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'comprensible' and 'entendible'?
They are almost identical and can usually be used interchangeably. 'Comprensible' is slightly more formal and 'entendible' is very common in everyday conversation.
Does 'comprensible' change for feminine nouns?
No. Adjectives that end in -e, like 'comprensible,' stay the same whether you are talking about a masculine noun (el texto) or a feminine noun (la idea).
How do I say 'it makes sense' using this word?
You can say 'Es comprensible.' For example, if a friend is sad, you could say 'Es comprensible que estés triste' (It makes sense/It is understandable that you are sad).