Usages of entender
A gente pode tentar entender o que o cachorro quer agora?
Can we try to understand what the dog wants now?
Vocês podem me ajudar a entender por que esse refrigerante é tão doce?
Can you (plural) help me understand why this soda is so sweet?
Eu preciso entender o conselho dela.
I need to understand her advice.
Eu preciso conversar com o professor para entender o preço do curso.
I need to talk with the teacher to understand the price of the course.
O detalhe é importante para entender tudo.
The detail is important to understand everything.
Ele finge entender tudo, mas às vezes pede ajuda.
He pretends to understand everything, but sometimes he asks for help.
Eu não entendi, então vou pedir para ela explicar de novo.
I didn’t understand, so I will ask her to explain again.
A médica da clínica explicou tudo devagar, e eu entendi melhor.
The doctor at the clinic explained everything slowly, and I understood better.
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