What does "entender" mean in English?

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Spanish

entender

English

understand

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Alternative translations of "entender"

get
see
grasp
comprehend

Examples of how to use "entender" in Spanish

Spanish
No entiendo lo que dices.
English
I don't understand what you're saying.
Spanish
Yo entiendo la explicación.
English
I understand the explanation.
Spanish
Ayer entendí tu mensaje.
English
Yesterday I understood your message.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, entendía menos.
English
When I was a child, I understood less.
Spanish
Mañana entenderemos mejor el tema.
English
Tomorrow we'll understand the topic better.

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No entiendo lo que dices.

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