Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/entendiˈmjento/

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Translation

understanding

Word origin

From entender ('to understand'), from Latin intendere ('to stretch towards, to direct the mind'), the same root behind English 'intend' and 'intent'.

Origin
Latin
Root
intendere
English cognates
intend, intent

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralentendimientos

Examples

.

They reached an understanding after hours of talking.

mejora .

The understanding between the two countries improves every year.

sabiduría , .

Wisdom is not only memory, it is also understanding.

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His understanding of the problem was very deep.

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We need a little mutual understanding.

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This word is part of lesson 97.