to understand

Usages of to understand

I am speaking slowly because I want you to understand me.
Estoy hablando despacio porque quiero que me entiendas.
I understand my friend.
Yo entiendo a mi amigo.
The quick student understands the lesson.
El estudiante rápido entiende la lección.
Interacting with the guide helped me understand the schedule.
Interactuar con el guía me ayudó a entender el horario.
I understand perfectly.
Yo entiendo perfectamente.
I never understand his jokes.
Nunca entiendo sus chistes.
Sometimes I don't understand, so I ask her to explain again.
A veces no entiendo, así que le pido que me explique otra vez.
The article is neither long nor difficult, so teenagers can understand it.
El artículo no es ni largo ni difícil, así que los adolescentes pueden entenderlo.
I don't understand why she is sick so often.
No entiendo por qué ella está enferma tan a menudo.
I don't understand how the bus can arrive so late.
No entiendo por qué el autobús puede llegar tan tarde.

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