entendía
“entendía” means “understood” in Spanish (referring to a continuous state in the past).
understood, used to understand
Also: was understanding
📝 In Action
Yo no entendía nada de lo que decía el profesor.
A2I didn't understand anything the teacher was saying.
Cuando era niño, entendía el francés pero no lo hablaba.
B1When I was a child, I understood French but I didn't speak it.
Ella entendía que la situación era difícil.
A2She understood that the situation was difficult.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "entendía" in Spanish:
was understanding→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: entendía
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'I used to understand the teacher'?
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📚 Etymology▼
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
Why does 'entendía' have an accent mark on the 'i'?
The accent on the 'i' is necessary to make sure we pronounce the 'i' and 'a' as two separate syllables (en-ten-DÍ-a) instead of blending them together.
How do I know if 'entendía' means 'I understood' or 'He understood'?
Since the form is the same for both, you usually look for the pronoun (yo, él, ella) or use the context of the conversation to know who is being talked about.