entendido
/en-ten-DEE-doh/
Understood
As an interjection, entendido is used as a one-word reply to confirm that an instruction or message has been understood, similar to 'Got it!' or 'Roger that.'
entendido(Interjection)
Understood
?Confirming you have received and understood information or an order.
Got it
?Informal confirmation
,Roger that
?More formal or military-style confirmation
📝 In Action
—Por favor, trae los documentos a mi oficina. —¡Entendido!
A1—Please, bring the documents to my office. —Understood!
La misión es a las 8 en punto. ¿Queda claro? —Entendido, señor.
A2The mission is at 8 o'clock sharp. Is that clear? —Roger that, sir.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Entendido' vs. 'Entiendo'
Mistake: "Using 'entendido' to say 'I understand' in a regular sentence: 'No entendido la pregunta.'"
Correction: To say 'I understand,' use 'entiendo': 'No entiendo la pregunta.' Use 'entendido' by itself as a one-word reply, like 'Got it!'
⭐ Usage Tips
The Perfect One-Word Reply
Think of 'entendido' as the quickest way to confirm you've heard and understood an instruction. It's a simple, direct, and very common response.
When used as a past participle, entendido describes a message, concept, or situation that is 'understood' or 'clear.'
entendido(Adjective / Past Participle)
understood
?When a message, concept, or situation is clear.
agreed
?Referring to a deal or arrangement.
,settled
?When a matter is resolved.
📝 In Action
El mensaje fue entendido por todos los empleados.
A2The message was understood by all the employees.
Queda entendido que la reunión es el viernes.
B1It's understood that the meeting is on Friday.
La lección no está bien entendida; debemos repasarla.
B1The lesson isn't well understood; we need to review it.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
When used to describe something, 'entendido' changes to match the thing it's describing. Use 'entendido' for masculine things and 'entendida' for feminine things. For plurals, add an 's': 'entendidos' or 'entendidas'.
Building Perfect Tenses
This word is the key to talking about the past with the verb 'haber' (to have). For example, 'He entendido' means 'I have understood.' In this case, it always stays 'entendido' and doesn't change.
As a noun or adjective, entendido refers to an 'expert,' 'knowledgeable person,' or 'connoisseur' in a specific field.
📝 In Action
Mi tío es muy entendido en historia del arte.
B2My uncle is very knowledgeable in art history.
Para reparar el reloj, tuvimos que llamar a un entendido.
B2To repair the clock, we had to call an expert.
Solo los más entendidos notaron el sutil detalle en la pintura.
C1Only the biggest connoisseurs noticed the subtle detail in the painting.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing or Naming an Expert
You can use this word in two ways: to describe someone ('una persona entendida') or to replace the person's title ('un entendido'). It adds a touch of class and suggests deep, practical knowledge.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entendido
Question 1 of 2
In the sentence 'Para arreglar el coche, llamé a un entendido', what does 'entendido' mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'entendido', 'entiendo', and 'comprensivo'?
'Entendido' is a confirmation ('Got it!') or describes something as being understood. 'Entiendo' is what you say when you are actively understanding something ('I understand'). 'Comprensivo' is a personality trait; it means you are an understanding or empathetic person.
Do I say 'la problema entendido' or 'el problema entendido'?
You would say 'el problema entendido'. 'Entendido' has to match the gender and number of the noun it describes. Since 'problema' is a masculine noun ('el problema'), you use the masculine form 'entendido'.