entendió
“entendió” means “understood” in Spanish (he/she/it/you (formal) comprehended something).
understood
Also: realized, heard
📝 In Action
Por fin entendió la explicación del profesor.
A2He finally understood the teacher's explanation.
Usted me entendió perfectamente.
A2You (formal) understood me perfectly.
Ella no entendió por qué llegaste tarde.
B1She didn't understand why you arrived late.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
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Words that translate to "entendió" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: entendió
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'She understood the message'?
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From the Latin word 'intendere', which originally meant 'to stretch out' or 'to direct one's mind toward something.'
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'entendió' change if the person is a woman?
No! Verb forms in the past tense like 'entendió' stay the same whether the person is male (él) or female (ella).
Is it 'entindió' or 'entendió'?
It is always 'entendió'. While the present tense changes the 'e' to 'ie' (entiende), the past tense keeps the original 'e'.