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entendemos

en-ten-DE-mosen.tenˈde.mos

“entendemos” means “we understand” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

we understandA1Verb

grasping a concept or information

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we believeB1Verb

expressing a shared opinion or conclusion

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we know aboutB2Verb

having expertise in a subject

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we understandAlso: 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 believeAlso: 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 aboutAlso: 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

Indicative

Present

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

Imperfect

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

Preterite

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

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

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

Imperfect Subjunctive

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

Words that translate to "entendemos" in Spanish:

we believewe reckonwe understand

✏️ 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
🎵 Rhymes
podemosvendemos
📚 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.