grasping correctly

[ˈɡræspɪŋ kəˈrɛktli]
verb phrase
compreender corretamente
1. To understand or comprehend something accurately and completely
She is grasping correctly the main concepts of the theory.
Ela está compreendendo corretamente os conceitos principais da teoria.
2. To seize or hold something with accuracy and proper technique
The child is grasping correctly the pencil for writing.
A criança está segurando corretamente o lápis para escrever.
3. To perceive or apprehend the true meaning or intention without error
You are grasping correctly what I meant by that statement.
Você está entendendo corretamente o que quis dizer com essa afirmação.
This phrase is commonly used in educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA to assess whether students have properly understood lessons or concepts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'compreender corretamente' is formal, while 'pegar certo' or 'entender certo' is more colloquial and used in everyday conversation.
NYC Slang
gettin' it right
Synonyms / Sinônimos
understanding correctlycomprehending accuratelygrasping the right ideagetting it rightunderstanding properly
Antonyms / Antônimos
misunderstandinggrasping incorrectlymiscomprehendinggetting it wrongmisinterpreting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compreender corretamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pegar certo
More colloquial, informal variant
São Paulo
entender certo
Common colloquial expression
Portugal
compreender bem
Portuguese variation, slightly different phrasing

Related Words

comprehensionunderstandinggraspperceptioninterpretationcognition

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the hang of it
get the picture
catch on
nail it
get the gist of something
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