understand

/ˌʌndəstˈænd/

/ˌəndɝˈstænd/

[verbo]

to understand

[VERBO]

MAIN VERB

entender

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

1.1

sobrentender

to regard something such as a phrase, a missing word, etc. as present

sinónimos : interpret

read

translate

entender

to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something

sinónimos : realise

realize

see

2.1

entender

to be of the opinion that something is true, particularly because of what one has been told

2.2

entender

to be able to comprehend and empathize with someone else's feelings, problems etc.

sinónimos : empathise

empathize

sympathise

sympathize

2.3

sobrentender

to assume something to be the case because it is obvious

sinónimos : infer

entender

to comprehend the significance of or the logic or reason behind something

Ejemplos

1. Few people understand the complexity of this issue.

2. She understands the importance of good design.

3. I fully understand the reason for your decision.

4. I understand his feelings up to a point.

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