Comprendo el significado del mensaje.

I understand the meaning of the message.

Breakdown of Comprendo el significado del mensaje.

• yo: I
• comprender: to understand
• el significado: the meaning
• el mensaje: the message
• del: of

Questions & Answers about Comprendo el significado del mensaje.

What is the difference between "comprendo" and "entiendo"?

In everyday usage, comprendo and entiendo are often interchangeable, both meaning I understand. However, comprender can sometimes imply a deeper or more complete understanding, while entender may imply a more direct or immediate understanding. In most situations, both work perfectly fine and native speakers often use them interchangeably.

Why do we say "del" instead of "de el"?

Whenever you have de + el in Spanish, you must contract them into del. It’s a mandatory contraction that occurs before masculine singular nouns, so instead of saying de el significado, you say del significado.

Why is the definite article "el" used before "significado"?

In Spanish, when talking about something in a general or specific sense (like the meaning), the definite article (el, la, los, las) is used much more frequently than in English. Here, el significado translates to the meaning in English, showing that it’s a particular or well-defined concept.

Could we say "entiendo el significado del mensaje" instead?

Yes! You could use entiendo instead of comprendo, since both verbs express understanding. The meaning of the sentence would be the same: I understand the meaning of the message.

Any tips on pronouncing the 'd' in "significado"?

The d in Spanish can vary slightly depending on its position, but in significado, the d is similar to a soft English th sound (as in this) when between vowels. If that feels too advanced, pronouncing it similarly to a soft English d is also acceptable in most Spanish-speaking regions.