entendimiento
“entendimiento” means “agreement” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
agreement, understanding
Also: accord
📝 In Action
Después de hablar por horas, finalmente llegaron a un entendimiento.
B1After talking for hours, they finally reached an agreement.
Hay una falta de entendimiento entre el jefe y los empleados.
B2There is a lack of understanding between the boss and the employees.
Buscamos un entendimiento mutuo para evitar más peleas.
A2We are looking for a mutual understanding to avoid more fights.
intellect, reason
📝 In Action
El entendimiento humano es un tema fascinante para los científicos.
C1The human intellect is a fascinating topic for scientists.
Es una persona con un gran entendimiento de la situación política.
B2He is a person with a great understanding of the political situation.
A veces la pasión nubla el entendimiento.
C1Sometimes passion clouds one's reason.
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Quick Quiz: entendimiento
Question 1 of 3
Which verb is most commonly paired with 'entendimiento' to mean 'to reach an agreement'?
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Derived from the Spanish verb 'entender' (to understand), which comes from the Latin 'intendere', meaning 'to stretch toward' or 'to direct the mind.' The suffix '-miento' is used to turn a verb into a noun representing the result of that action.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'acuerdo' and 'entendimiento'?
'Acuerdo' is a generic word for any agreement (like a business contract). 'Entendimiento' often suggests a deeper, more personal, or harmonious sense of being on the same page.
Can I use 'entendimiento' in the plural?
It is very rare. Usually, it stays in the singular form even if referring to multiple people reaching an agreement.
Is it the same as 'comprensión'?
'Comprensión' is the ability to comprehend a specific fact or subject. 'Entendimiento' is broader, referring to the power of the mind itself or the harmony between two parties.