Significado
To state that you do not understand something; expressing lack of comprehension.
Contexto cultural
People appreciate directness. 'No comprendo' is perfectly polite. Often used with 'Lo siento' to soften the blow. You might hear 'No entiendo' more often than 'No comprendo'. Very polite culture; often followed by a request for help.
Smile!
Always smile when you say 'No comprendo'. It shows you are friendly and willing to learn.
Don't over-apologize
You don't need to say 'Lo siento' every time. A simple 'No comprendo' is enough.
Significado
To state that you do not understand something; expressing lack of comprehension.
Smile!
Always smile when you say 'No comprendo'. It shows you are friendly and willing to learn.
Don't over-apologize
You don't need to say 'Lo siento' every time. A simple 'No comprendo' is enough.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence.
___ comprendo lo que dices.
You need the negation 'No'.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural way to say you don't understand.
Standard word order is negation + verb.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Match 'No comprendo' to its English equivalent.
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Entiendes la lección? B: ___.
Fits the context of not understanding.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios___ comprendo lo que dices.
You need the negation 'No'.
Choose the natural way to say you don't understand.
Standard word order is negation + verb.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Direct translation.
A: ¿Entiendes la lección? B: ___.
Fits the context of not understanding.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasNo, it is perfectly polite and neutral.
Yes, but 'No me queda claro' is better for professional settings.
They are mostly interchangeable, but 'entender' is more common for simple hearing/understanding.
Frases relacionadas
No entiendo
synonymI don't understand
¿Cómo?
similarWhat? / Pardon?
No me queda claro
builds onIt is not clear to me
Perdón
similarSorry