No. 2,032 in Portuguese
compreender
To understand or grasp.
In a sentence
Eu consigo compreender o sentido desta frase.
I can understand the meaning of this sentence.
Here, 'compreender' is used to express the ability to grasp or understand the meaning of something.
Ela tentou compreender os sentimentos do amigo.
She tried to comprehend the feelings of her friend.
In this sentence, 'compreender' conveys the effort to intellectually or emotionally understand someone's emotions.
É difícil compreender os motivos dela.
It is difficult to understand her motives.
Here, 'compreender' highlights the challenge in discerning or making sense of someone's reasoning or intentions.
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