entender /ˌentendˈeɾ/ · verb · CEFR A1. Spanish translation of "understand".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Exploración y disfrute

Source term
understand
Translation
entender
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form entender
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + entender
Examples
A menudo necesitamos entender.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Exploración y disfrute.

Example Sentences

Él no entiende el libro.

English: He doesn't understand the book.

A1 · Exploration and Enjoyment

Ahora entiendo la pregunta.

English: I understand the question now.

A1 · school

Ella entiende muy bien el inglés.

English: She understands English very well.

A1 · school

¿Entiendes la lección?

English: Do you understand the lesson?

A1 · school

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