entender
to understand
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/entenˈdeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Entender is a stem-changing verb (e→ie) and one of the most useful verbs for language learners. 'No entiendo' is often the first survival phrase travelers learn. 'Dar a entender' means to imply or suggest something.
📝 Example Sentences
No entiendo esta palabra, ¿me la puedes explicar?
I don't understand this word, can you explain it to me?
Ahora entiendo por qué estabas preocupado.
Now I understand why you were worried.