entendiste
“entendiste” means “Did you understand?” in Spanish (Used informally to check comprehension.).
Did you understand?
Also: You understood.
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Te lo dije despacio, ¿entendiste?
A1I told you slowly, did you understand?
Cuando me explicaste el problema, entendiste que no era mi culpa.
A2When you explained the problem to me, you understood it wasn't my fault.
No, no entendiste la diferencia entre los dos sistemas.
B1No, you didn't understand the difference between the two systems.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "entendiste" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: entendiste
Question 1 of 2
If you are speaking to your boss, which verb form should you use instead of 'entendiste'?
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The verb 'entender' comes from the Latin verb *intendere*, which originally meant 'to stretch out' or 'to direct one's attention toward.' Over time, the meaning evolved from directing attention to grasping an idea.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entendiste' used more as a question or a statement?
In daily conversation, 'entendiste' is most often used as a quick question: '¿Entendiste?' (Did you get it?). When used as a statement, it usually confirms a fact: 'Sí, entendiste bien' (Yes, you understood correctly).
Why does the base verb 'entender' change to 'entiendo' in the present tense, but 'entendiste' doesn't have that change?
Spanish verbs often have unpredictable changes only in certain tenses. 'Entender' is a 'boot verb' in the present (the vowel 'e' changes to 'ie'), but it is completely regular in the simple past (Preterite) tense, so no vowel change occurs.