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comprender

to understand

verb kohm-pren-DEHR Less Common

Also means

to include

Usage Note

Comprender and entender both mean 'to understand', but comprender implies a deeper, empathetic grasp — te comprendo (I understand what you're going through) — while entender is more cognitive. It also means 'to comprise' or 'to include': el precio comprende el desayuno (the price includes breakfast). Learners often use only entender and miss this useful nuance.

Examples

"No comprendo por qué lo hizo."

Natural Translation

I don't understand why he did it.

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