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 pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

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

Comprender generally means to understand or 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 get: For example, ¡Comprende lo que te estoy diciendo! (Get what I’m telling you!)

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

To accept or tolerate (colloquial): For example, ¡Comprende que no puedo ir contigo hoy! (Accept that I can’t go with you today!)

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)

Por favor, comprende las instrucciones antes de comenzar. (Please understand the instructions before starting.)

Es importante que comprendas los riesgos antes de tomar una decisión. (It’s important that you understand the risks before making a decision.)

¡Comprendamos que todos somos parte de esta comunidad! (Let’s understand that we are all part of this community!)

Mamá, comprende que ya soy un adulto y puedo tomar mis propias decisiones. (Mom, understand that I’m an adult now and can make my own decisions.)

Señor, comprenda que no toleraremos ese tipo de comportamiento en nuestro establecimiento. (Sir, understand that we will not tolerate that kind of behavior in our establishment.)

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

Antes de juzgar, comprende la situación completa, ¿vale? (Before judging, understand the full situation, okay?)

En el trabajo, es crucial que comprendas las políticas y procedimientos. (At work, it’s crucial that you understand the policies and procedures.)

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

Para tener una relación sana, comprendamos las necesidades del otro. (To have a healthy relationship, let’s understand each other’s needs.)

Cuando viajas al extranjero, comprende y respeta las costumbres locales. (When traveling abroad, understand and respect local customs.)

Si quieres progresar en tu carrera, comprende que debes seguir aprendiendo. (If you want to progress in your career, understand that you must keep learning.)

Hijos, comprendan que las reglas son para su propio bien. (Children, understand that the rules are for your own good.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, comprende las necesidades de tus clientes. (To succeed in business, understand your customers’ needs.)

Antes de criticar, comprende que todos cometemos errores. (Before criticizing, understand that we all make mistakes.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Comprender (to understand) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.