Entender
Example: Es importante entender las instrucciones antes de empezar.
Definition
"Entender" means to comprehend or grasp the meaning, nature, or importance of something, especially information or instructions, as in the phrase 'Es importante entender las instrucciones antes de empezar.' It involves cognitive recognition and interpretation.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "entender" originates from the Latin verb 'intendere,' which means 'to stretch toward' or 'to direct attention.' Over time, it evolved to mean understanding or perceiving something mentally, reflecting how our minds 'stretch toward' grasping ideas.
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"Entender" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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