understand

[/ˌʌndərˈstænd/]

verb

entender

1. to perceive the meaning of something; to comprehend

I don't understand what you're saying.

Não entendo o que você está dizendo.

2. to have knowledge or grasp of a fact or principle

She understands mathematics very well.

Ela entende muito bem de matemática.

3. to interpret or construe in a particular way

How do you understand this passage?

Como você interpreta esta passagem?

4. to be sympathetically aware of someone's feelings or situation

I understand your frustration.

Entendo sua frustração.

5. to assume or accept as a fact (often used in passive voice)

It is understood that you will arrive on time.

Entende-se que você chegará no horário.

NYC Slang

catch

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

entender

Most common usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

entender/sacar

Sacar is informal and means to catch on or understand

São Paulo

entender

Standard usage, same as general Brazilian

Portugal

compreender/entender

Compreender is more formal and frequently used than in Brazil

understand the assignment - compreender o que se espera de alguém

make oneself understood - fazer-se entender

I understand - fico ciente / tudo bem

as I understand it - conforme minha compreensão

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