No. 2,878 in Portuguese
entenda
"Entenda" means "understand" (imperative form).
In a sentence
Entenda, eu preciso do seu apoio nesta decisão.
Understand, I need your support in this decision.
The word 'entenda' is used as an imperative form of the verb 'entender' (to understand), addressing the listener directly.
Ele quer que você entenda os conceitos antes de avançar.
He wants you to understand the concepts before proceeding.
Here 'entenda' is part of a subjunctive structure, indicating a wish or request for the listener to understand.
Espero que entenda o que estou tentando explicar.
I hope you understand what I am trying to explain.
'Entenda' is used in the present subjunctive form, expressing a hypothetical or desired understanding in context.
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