entender
Stem-Changing (e -> ie) Level A1 ⭐ #20 Most CommonEnglish translation: to understand / to comprehend
Presente (Present)
Current comprehension
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| yo | entiendo | |
| tú | entiendes | |
| él/ella | entiende | |
| nosotros | entendemos | |
| vosotros | entendéis | |
| ellos/ellas | entienden |
- No entiendo esta palabra en español. — I don't understand this word in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions: ENTENDER
Is "entender" a regular or irregular verb in Spanish? ▾
"entender" is classified as a Stem-Changing (e -> ie) verb in Spanish. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "e -> ie in present boot forms (entiendo, entiendes, entiende, entienden)". Diphthongizing -er verb. Regular in nosotros (entendemos) and vosotros (entendéis). Use 'entenderse con' to mean 'to get along with someone'.
What does "entender" mean in English? ▾
In English, "entender" translates primarily to "to understand / to comprehend". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "entender"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Nosotros entienden la lección." instead of "Nosotros entendemos la lección.". Why? Nosotros does NOT stem change; keep the base root 'entend-'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "entender"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Dar a entender" which means "To imply / hint" (e.g. "Dio a entender que no vendría.").
How can I practice and memorize "entender" conjugations? ▾
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