المعنى
Used to indicate a lack of comprehension.
خلفية ثقافية
In Spain, people are often direct. 'No entiendo' is perfectly acceptable and won't be seen as rude. Mexicans are very polite. Adding 'Disculpe' or 'Perdón' is highly recommended. Argentines might use 'No cacho' in very informal settings, but 'No entiendo' is the standard. Colombians are known for their friendliness. They will likely re-explain everything if you say you don't understand.
Add a smile
Always smile when you say 'No entiendo'. It shows you are friendly and willing to learn.
Don't over-apologize
You don't need to apologize profusely. 'Lo siento' is enough.
المعنى
Used to indicate a lack of comprehension.
Add a smile
Always smile when you say 'No entiendo'. It shows you are friendly and willing to learn.
Don't over-apologize
You don't need to apologize profusely. 'Lo siento' is enough.
Combine with questions
Follow up with '¿Qué significa?' to keep the conversation moving.
Be patient
Native speakers will appreciate your effort to learn.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence.
Lo siento, ______ entiendo lo que dices.
The negation 'no' is required before the verb.
Which is the correct way to say 'I don't understand anything'?
Choose the best option:
In Spanish, double negatives are grammatically correct and standard.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Match:
These are the three most common 'I don't' phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Entiendes la lección? B: ______, es muy difícil.
The context 'es muy difícil' confirms the answer is negative.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينLo siento, ______ entiendo lo que dices.
The negation 'no' is required before the verb.
Choose the best option:
In Spanish, double negatives are grammatically correct and standard.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the three most common 'I don't' phrases.
A: ¿Entiendes la lección? B: ______, es muy difícil.
The context 'es muy difícil' confirms the answer is negative.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, it is perfectly neutral and polite.
Yes, but add 'Disculpe' to be more formal.
They are synonyms, but 'comprender' can imply deeper understanding.
It's a common habit. Just practice the distinction.
Yes, it is universally understood.
Add 'Lo siento' or 'Perdón'.
Yes, it's very common in texts.
Try using gestures or writing it down.
Yes, it's the first-person singular of 'entender'.
Only if you truly understand nothing at all.
It's a matter of preference; both are fine.
en-TYEN-do.
عبارات ذات صلة
No comprendo
synonymI don't understand
No sé
contrastI don't know
Más despacio, por favor
builds onSlower, please
¿Qué significa?
builds onWhat does it mean?
