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entendemos

/en-ten-DE-mos/

we understand

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.

We understand the concept now, like completing a puzzle. (entendemos)

entendemos(Verb)

A1stem-changing (e>ie), except for nosotros/vosotros er

we understand

?

grasping a concept or information

Also:

we get it

?

informal agreement/comprehension

📝 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

  • desconocemos (we are unaware)

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.

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Nosotros' Exception

Even though 'entender' changes E to IE (like entiendo), the 'nosotros' (we) and 'vosotros' (you all, informal) forms are regular and keep the E: entendemos.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Stem Change Error

Mistake: "Entiendemos"

Correction: Entendemos. The stem change (E to IE) only happens when the stress falls on the root of the word, which it doesn't in the 'nosotros' form.

⭐ Usage Tips

Quick Confirmation

To quickly confirm comprehension in a group, use the question form: '¿Entendemos?' (Do we understand?).

Two cartoon characters standing face-to-face, shaking hands firmly and nodding in mutual agreement over a shared invisible idea, symbolizing a shared opinion.

We believe this is the correct conclusion. (entendemos)

entendemos(Verb)

B1stem-changing (e>ie), except for nosotros/vosotros er

we believe

?

expressing a shared opinion or conclusion

Also:

we reckon

?

informal 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

💡 Grammar Points

Expressing Opinion

When used this way, 'entendemos que...' acts just like 'creemos que...' (we believe that...) and is usually followed by a regular verb form, unless it expresses doubt.

Two professional gardeners, wearing gloves and holding tools, standing confidently next to a vibrant, healthy plant they cultivated, symbolizing expertise.

We know about gardening techniques. (entendemos)

entendemos(Verb)

B2stem-changing (e>ie), except for nosotros/vosotros er

we know about

?

having expertise in a subject

Also:

we are experts in

?

professional knowledge

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

The 'de' Requirement

When using 'entender' to mean 'to be an expert,' you must follow it immediately with the little word 'de' (of/about) before naming the subject.

🔄 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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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: entendemos

Question 1 of 2

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

📚 More Resources

Word Family

entender(to understand (infinitive)) - verb
entendimiento(understanding / comprehension) - noun
entendido(understood / expert) - adjective

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.