entiendo
“entiendo” means “I understand” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
I understand
Also: I comprehend
📝 In Action
No entiendo la pregunta. ¿Puede repetir?
A1I don't understand the question. Can you repeat?
Entiendo un poco de italiano porque es similar al español.
A1I understand a little Italian because it's similar to Spanish.
Ella habla muy rápido, pero la entiendo perfectamente.
A2She speaks very fast, but I understand her perfectly.
I get it
Also: I see, Got it
📝 In Action
—La reunión es a las tres, no a las dos. —Ah, entiendo. Gracias.
A2—The meeting is at three, not two. —Ah, I get it. Thanks.
Vale, ya entiendo por qué estás enojado.
A2Okay, now I see why you're angry.
Así que primero giro a la derecha y luego a la izquierda... entiendo.
B1So first I turn right and then left... got it.
It's my understanding that
Also: I believe, I take it that
📝 In Action
Entiendo que no estás de acuerdo con la decisión.
B1I understand (I take it) that you don't agree with the decision.
Según entiendo, el nuevo reglamento entra en vigor mañana.
B2As I understand it, the new regulation takes effect tomorrow.
Entiendo que la situación es complicada, pero debemos encontrar una solución.
B1I understand (I believe) that the situation is complicated, but we must find a solution.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: entiendo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'entiendo' to mean 'I get it' as a simple confirmation in a conversation?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'intendere', which meant 'to stretch out,' 'to direct,' or 'to turn one's attention to.' You can see the connection: to understand something, you have to stretch your mind towards it and pay attention.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the real difference between 'entiendo' and 'comprendo'?
In everyday conversation, they are almost always interchangeable. Think of it like 'understand' vs. 'comprehend' in English. 'Comprendo' can sometimes suggest a deeper, more complete understanding of a situation or a person's feelings, while 'entiendo' is more for general facts and information. But honestly, you can use 'entiendo' 99% of the time and be perfectly understood.
Why does 'entender' change to 'entiendo' but not 'entendemos'?
This is a classic Spanish verb pattern called 'stem-changing' or 'boot verbs'. For many verbs, the middle part (the stem) changes for most speakers (yo, tú, él, ellos) but stays the same for 'nosotros' (we) and 'vosotros' (you all, in Spain). If you draw a line around the forms that change in a conjugation chart, it looks like a boot!