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

Entender is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from ‘e’ to ‘ie’ in certain conjugations. This pattern is common among Spanish verbs and must be memorized.

Conjugations

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

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

To understand: For example, ¡Entiende la lección! (Understand the lesson!)

To comprehend: For example, ¡Entiende lo que te digo! (Comprehend what I’m telling you!)

To get it (informal): For example, ¡Entiéndelo de una vez! (Get it already!)

To catch on (slang): For example, ¡Entiende la onda, viejo! (Catch on, dude!)

To wise up (rude): For example, ¡Entiende o te vas a meter en problemas! (Wise up or you’re going to get in trouble!)

Examples

Examples of Entender in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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

Amigos, entendamos que todos tenemos diferentes opiniones. (Friends, let’s understand that we all have different opinions.)

Señores, entiendan que el plazo es inamovible. (Gentlemen, understand that the deadline is firm.)

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

Mamá, entiende 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.)

Compañeros de trabajo, entendamos que el éxito del proyecto depende del esfuerzo de todos. (Co-workers, let’s understand that the success of the project depends on everyone’s effort.)

Oye, entiende que no puedo cubrirte esta vez, tengo otros planes. (Hey, understand that I can’t cover for you this time, I have other plans.)

Amor, entiende que a veces necesito mi espacio personal. (Love, understand that sometimes I need my personal space.)

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

Equipo, entendamos que el cliente siempre tiene la razón. (Team, let’s understand that the customer is always right.)

Oye, entiende que no puedo quedarme hasta tarde, tengo que recoger a mi hijo. (Hey, understand that I can’t stay late, I have to pick up my son.)

Amigos, entendamos que la diversidad nos enriquece a todos. (Friends, let’s understand that diversity enriches us all.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Entender (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.