Portuguese · Common Verbs
Entender
[/ẽtẽˈdeʁ/]
To understand
Beginnerverb
Definition
To comprehend the meaning or importance of something.
Compreender o significado ou importância de algo.
Example
Agora entendo o que você quis dizer.
Now I understand what you meant.
Etymology
'Entender' comes from the Latin 'intelligere', which means 'to understand'. The term has evolved but has consistently maintained its core meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Entender' is commonly employed in both formal and informal contexts in spoken and written Portuguese without significant regional variation.