compreensão
[kõ.pɾi.ẽ.sˈɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: compreensões
understanding
1. The ability to perceive and grasp the meaning of something
Her understanding of mathematics is excellent.
Sua compreensão de matemática é excelente.
2. The capacity to sympathize with or show tolerance toward someone's situation
He showed great understanding toward his friend's difficulties.
Ele mostrou grande compreensão com as dificuldades de seu amigo.
3. A mental grasp or intellectual apprehension of facts or ideas
The student demonstrated a clear understanding of the concept.
O aluno demonstrou uma clara compreensão do conceito.
Related Idioms & Phrases
com compreensão (with understanding; sympathetically)
falta de compreensão (lack of understanding)
mútua compreensão (mutual understanding)
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