no entiendo

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A statement used to tell someone that you have not grasped what was said or written.

Examples

  • En la clase, no entiendo la gramática del pasado.
    In class, I don't understand the past grammar.
  • Cuando hablas rápido, no entiendo nada.
    When you speak quickly, I don't understand anything.
  • Lo siento, no entiendo lo que dices.
    Sorry, I don't understand what you are saying.
  • El cliente dijo algo, pero yo no entiendo su pedido.
    The client said something, but I don't understand his order.
  • Después de leer el texto, no entiendo la idea principal.
    After reading the text, I don't understand the main idea.

Similar words

no lo sé
no lo entiendo nada
no capto
no entiendo nada
no lo pillo
no comprendo
no lo capté
no lo entiendo

Meanings

I don't understand

communication
neutral
To indicate that the speaker has not grasped what has been said or written.

Examples

  • Lo siento, no entiendo lo que dices.
    Sorry, I don't understand what you are saying.
  • ¿Puedes repetir? No entiendo la explicación.
    Can you repeat? I don't understand the explanation.
  • En la clase, no entiendo la gramática del pasado.
    In class, I don't understand the past grammar.
  • Cuando hablas rápido, no entiendo nada.
    When you speak quickly, I don't understand anything.
  • El cliente dijo algo, pero yo no entiendo su pedido.
    The client said something, but I don't understand his order.
  • Después de leer el texto, no entiendo la idea principal.
    After reading the text, I don't understand the main idea.

Similar words

Etymology

From Spanish no ‘not’ + entender ‘to understand’, literally ‘not understand’.

FAQ

What does no entiendo mean?

No entiendo means “I don’t understand.”

When should I use no entiendo?

Use it when you need someone to repeat, rephrase, or clarify what they have said.

Is no entiendo formal or informal?

It works in both formal and informal contexts, making it a versatile phrase.

How does no entiendo differ from no sé?

No entiendo expresses lack of comprehension, while no sé means “I don’t know.”

Can no entiendo be followed by an object?

Yes, you can add a direct object, e.g., “No entiendo la pregunta.”

What are common alternatives to no entiendo?

You can also say “no comprendo,” “no lo pillo,” or “no capto.”

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