How to Say "understandable" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “understandable” is “comprensible” — use this word when referring to something that is logically easy to follow or grasp intellectually, like a concept or instructions..
comprensible
/kom-pren-SEE-blay//kompɾenˈsiβle/
Examples
El manual de instrucciones es muy comprensible.
The instruction manual is very understandable.
Es comprensible que estés enojado después de lo que pasó.
It's understandable that you are angry after what happened.
Habló de una manera clara y comprensible para todos.
He spoke in a clear and understandable way for everyone.
One Form for All
This word ends in -e, which means it doesn't change its ending for men or women. You use 'comprensible' for both masculine and feminine things.
Using with 'Es'
We often use this word with 'Es...' (It is...) to comment on a situation, like 'Es comprensible' (It's understandable).
Comprensible vs. Comprensivo
Mistake: “Mi profesor es muy comprensible.”
Correction: Mi profesor es muy comprensivo. Use 'comprensible' for ideas or things that are easy to understand, and 'comprensivo' for people who are sympathetic or understanding.
accesible
/ahk-seh-SEE-bleh//ak.seˈsi.βle/
Examples
El autor utiliza un lenguaje muy accesible.
The author uses very understandable language.
Es una explicación accesible para principiantes.
It is an easy-to-follow explanation for beginners.
La ciencia debe ser accesible para el público general.
Science should be accessible to the general public.
Use with 'para'
To say who something is easy for, use 'para': 'Accesible para todos' (Understandable for everyone).
Abstract Concepts
Use this word when you want to praise someone for making a difficult topic (like math or law) feel easy.
Confusing with 'Fácil'
Mistake: “Es un libro fácil.”
Correction: Es un libro accesible.
Comprensible vs. Accesible
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