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entendemos

en-ten-DE-mosen.tenˈde.mos

we understand

Also: we get it
VerbA1stem-changing (e>ie), except for nosotros/vosotros er
Two people, one male and one female, smiling brightly as they successfully connect the final piece of a large, colorful jigsaw puzzle, symbolizing grasping a concept.
infinitiveentender
gerundentendiendo
past Participleentendido

📝 In Action

¿Hablas español? Sí, entendemos un poco.

A1

Do you speak Spanish? Yes, we understand a little.

Entendemos perfectamente lo que nos pides.

A2

We understand perfectly what you are asking us for.

No entendemos por qué la máquina dejó de funcionar.

B1

We don't understand why the machine stopped working.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Entendemos la situación – We understand the situation
  • Entendemos el idioma – We understand the language

Idioms & Expressions

  • Entender de la misa la media – To only understand half of what was said; to misunderstand.

we believe

Also: we reckon
VerbB1stem-changing (e>ie), except for nosotros/vosotros er
Two cartoon characters standing face-to-face, shaking hands firmly and nodding in mutual agreement over a shared invisible idea, symbolizing a shared opinion.

📝 In Action

Entendemos que la mejor opción es esperar.

B1

We believe the best option is to wait.

Tal como lo entendemos, el contrato finaliza mañana.

B2

As we see it (As we understand/believe), the contract ends tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

we know about

Also: we are experts in
VerbB2stem-changing (e>ie), except for nosotros/vosotros er
Two professional gardeners, wearing gloves and holding tools, standing confidently next to a vibrant, healthy plant they cultivated, symbolizing expertise.

📝 In Action

En esta oficina, entendemos de leyes internacionales.

B2

In this office, we know about international laws (we are specialists in them).

Ellos no, pero nosotros sí entendemos de reparación de motores.

C1

Not them, but we do know about motor repair (we have the knowledge).

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Entender de negocios – To know about business

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedentiende
yoentiendo
túentiendes
ellos/ellas/ustedesentienden
nosotrosentendemos
vosotrosentendéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedentendía
yoentendía
túentendías
ellos/ellas/ustedesentendían
nosotrosentendíamos
vosotrosentendíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedentendió
yoentendí
túentendiste
ellos/ellas/ustedesentendieron
nosotrosentendimos
vosotrosentendisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedentienda
yoentienda
túentiendas
ellos/ellas/ustedesentiendan
nosotrosentendamos
vosotrosentendáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedentendiera
yoentendiera
túentendieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesentendieran
nosotrosentendiéramos
vosotrosentendierais
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "entendemos" in Spanish:

we believe→we reckon→we understand→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: entendemos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'entendemos' to mean 'we are experts in'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin verb *intendere*, which literally meant 'to stretch out' or 'to direct one's attention toward.' Over time, this evolved to mean directing the mind toward a concept, giving us the modern sense of 'understanding.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: entenderItalian: intendere

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Frequently Asked Questions

If 'entendemos' means 'we understand,' how do I say 'we agree'?

While 'entendemos' can imply agreement (like 'we get it'), the clearest way to say 'we agree' is using the verb *estar de acuerdo*: 'Estamos de acuerdo'.

Is 'entender' used for understanding people's feelings?

Yes, absolutely! You can use 'entendemos' to say 'we understand your frustration' ('Entendemos tu frustración'). It works for both concepts and emotions.