VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
comprender
to understand
First introduced in Chapter 1 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use comprender where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see comprender after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo comprendo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to understand when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta comprender en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates understand slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does comprender mean in Spanish?
to understand (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use comprender in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is comprender in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.