la
feminine
/kom.pɾen.ˈsjon/
#3844 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
understanding, comprehension
Word origin
From Latin comprehensio ('a grasping, seizing'), from comprehendere ('to grasp, take hold of'), from com ('together') plus prehendere ('to seize').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- comprehensio
- English cognates
- comprehension, comprehend
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralcomprensiones
Examples
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Thank you for your understanding in this difficult moment.
lectora mejora práctica.
Reading comprehension improves with practice.
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I need a better understanding of the problem.
mucha alumnos.
She showed great understanding towards her pupils.
¿ ?
Is there a lack of understanding between you?
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