No. 390 in Portuguese
entender
To understand.
In a sentence
Eu entendo o que você está dizendo.
I understand what you are saying.
Here, 'entender' is used in its literal sense of comprehending or grasping information.
É importante entender as regras antes de jogar.
It is important to understand the rules before playing.
In this sentence, 'entender' refers to the act of learning or being aware of rules or concepts.
Ele não consegue se fazer entender.
He cannot make himself understood.
Here, 'entender' is used in the reflexive passive sense where the meaning is to be understood by others.
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