entiendes
en-TYEN-des
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Entiendes la pregunta?
A1Do you understand the question?
Si no entiendes, levanta la mano.
A1If you don't understand, raise your hand.
Me gusta que entiendes mis chistes.
A2I like that you understand my jokes.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You' Form for Friends (tú)
This word, entiendes, is how you say 'you understand' to one person you know well, like a friend, a family member, or a classmate. It's the informal and most common way to talk to a peer.
A 'Shape-Shifting' Verb (e -> ie)
The verb entender is a 'stem-changer'. This means the middle of the word changes shape in some forms. Notice how the 'e' in entender becomes 'ie' to make entiendes. This happens in several common verbs!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Shape-Shift
Mistake: "Tú *entendes* la lección."
Correction: Tú *entiendes* la lección. Remember that for the 'tú' form, the 'e' in the middle needs to change to 'ie'.
⭐ Usage Tips
A Quick Way to Check In
Ending a sentence with '¿entiendes?' is a very natural way to check if the person you're talking to is following along. It's like saying '...you get it?' or '...makes sense?' in English.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entiendes
Question 1 of 1
Your Spanish-speaking friend is explaining a new game. To check if you're following, what will they most likely ask you?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'entiendes' and 'comprendes'?
They are very similar and you can often use them interchangeably! `Entiendes` is more common for everyday understanding, like 'Do you get it?'. `Comprendes` can sometimes suggest a deeper, more complete understanding of a topic, but in most conversations, either one works.
How do I say 'you understand' to someone older or in a professional setting?
For someone you want to show more respect to, you use the 'usted' form, which is `entiende`. You would ask, '¿Entiende usted?' or just '¿Entiende?'.