The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Comprender is used to give direct orders or instructions related to understanding something, for example Comprende la lección. (Understand the lesson.)

Comprender is a regular -er verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical patterns for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Comprender (to understand) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Comprender generally means “to understand” or “to comprehend”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To understand: For example, ¡Comprende las instrucciones antes de comenzar! (Understand the instructions before starting!)

To grasp or comprehend: For example, ¡Comprended lo que estoy diciendo! (Grasp what I’m saying!)

To realize or become aware of: For example, ¡Comprended la gravedad de la situación! (Realize the gravity of the situation!)

To include or encompass (figuratively): For example, ¡Comprended todos los detalles en tu informe! (Include all the details in your report!)

To forgive or pardon (colloquial): For example, ¡Compréndeme esta vez, por favor! (Forgive me this time, please!)

Examples

Examples of Comprender in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Comprende las instrucciones antes de comenzar! (Understand the instructions before starting!)

Por favor, comprenda que no puedo compartir información confidencial. (Please understand that I cannot share confidential information.)

Comprendamos que todos tenemos diferentes opiniones. (Let’s understand that we all have different opinions.)

Amigos, comprendan que el éxito requiere esfuerzo. (Friends, understand that success requires effort.)

Oye, comprende que no puedo cubrirte esta vez. (Hey, understand that I can’t cover for you this time.)

Mamá, comprende que ya soy un adulto. (Mom, understand that I’m an adult now.)

Jefe, comprenda que hice mi mejor esfuerzo. (Boss, understand that I did my best.)

Equipo, comprendamos la importancia de trabajar juntos. (Team, let’s understand the importance of working together.)

Amigos, comprendan que la vida es corta. (Friends, understand that life is short.)

Oye, comprende que no puedo prestar dinero ahora mismo. (Hey, understand that I can’t lend money right now.)

Amor, comprende que a veces trabajo hasta tarde. (Love, understand that sometimes I work late.)

Compañeros, comprendamos la importancia de la diversidad. (Colleagues, let’s understand the importance of diversity.)

Señores, comprendan que las reglas son para su seguridad. (Folks, understand that the rules are for your safety.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Comprender (to understand) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.