Entender
Example: No puedo entender la lección sin ayuda del profesor.
Definition
"Entender" means to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something, especially in the context of language or concepts. For example, when someone says, 'No puedo entender la lección sin ayuda del profesor,' they express difficulty in understanding the lesson without the teacher's help.
Etymology
The word "entender" comes from the Latin verb 'intelligere,' which means 'to understand' or 'to perceive.' Over time, it evolved in Old Spanish to 'entender,' carrying the same meaning. Did you know that 'entender' shares roots with the English word 'intellect,' both highlighting mental grasp?
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"Entender" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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