The Present Tense of Comprender is used to express an action or state that is currently happening or a habitual action. For example, Comprendo la lección. (I understand the lesson.)

Comprender is a regular -er verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -er in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Comprender (to understand) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Comprender generally means to understand or comprehend, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To understand: For example, Yo comprendo la lección. (I understand the lesson.)

To grasp: For example, Ellos comprenden el concepto. (They grasp the concept.)

To comprehend: For example, Tú comprendes las instrucciones. (You comprehend the instructions.)

To realize: For example, Ella comprende la situación. (She realizes the situation.)

To get (informal): For example, Ustedes comprenden la broma. (You guys get the joke.)

To catch on (informal): For example, Ellos comprenden rápido. (They catch on quickly.)

Examples

Examples of Comprender in the Present Tense

Cuando leo las noticias, comprendo que el mundo está cambiando rápidamente. (When I read the news, I understand that the world is changing rapidly.)

Tú comprendes las instrucciones, ¿verdad? (You understand the instructions, right?)

Ella comprende el concepto, pero le cuesta aplicarlo. (She understands the concept, but she struggles to apply it.)

Comprendemos la importancia de reciclar para proteger el medio ambiente. (We understand the importance of recycling to protect the environment.)

Ellos comprenden que la puntualidad es clave en el mundo laboral. (They understand that punctuality is key in the professional world.)

Oye, ¿comprendes la onda? Estoy hablando en serio. (Hey, do you understand what I’m saying? I’m being serious.)

En esta familia, comprendemos que la comunicación abierta es fundamental. (In this family, we understand that open communication is essential.)

Cuando viajo, comprendo que debo respetar las costumbres locales. (When I travel, I understand that I must respect local customs.)

¿Comprendes por qué es importante mantener un estilo de vida saludable? (Do you understand why it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle?)

Ella comprende que el éxito requiere esfuerzo y dedicación. (She understands that success requires effort and dedication.)

Comprendemos que la tecnología está transformando nuestras vidas. (We understand that technology is transforming our lives.)

Ellos comprenden que la diversidad cultural enriquece nuestra sociedad. (They understand that cultural diversity enriches our society.)

En esta empresa, comprendemos la importancia de la innovación constante. (In this company, we understand the importance of constant innovation.)

Cuando comprendo algo nuevo, me siento emocionado por aprender más. (When I understand something new, I feel excited to learn more.)

¿Comprendes por qué es importante ser amable con los demás? (Do you understand why it’s important to be kind to others?)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Comprender (to understand) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.