This is the 10309th most frequent Spanish word.
comprenden
"Comprenden" means "they understand" or "they include."
In this sentence, 'comprenden' is used to indicate that the subject clearly understands or grasps the instructions provided.
Ellos comprenden las instrucciones del ejercicio.
They understand the instructions of the exercise.
Here, 'comprenden' is used in a question form, inquiring if the addressed individuals comprehend the meaning of a specific term.
¿Comprenden ustedes el significado de esta palabra?
Do you all understand the meaning of this word?
In this usage, 'comprenden' takes on a figurative meaning of 'include' or 'cover' with respect to the extent or scope of the land described.