Difference between entender and comprender?

Question

I'm not getting the difference between entender and comprender. I learned to use "entiendo" when I'm saying I understand something. When do I use comprendo? Are the two interchangeable? Is there a nuance of difference in meaning?

Answer 1

I'm Spanish, and you can interchange "entender" and "comprender" whenever you want. They mean exactly the same and it's totally right. (Sorry if my English isn't very good, I'm still learning :D)

Thanks! - annierats, Dec 9, 2013

Answer 2

I'm not sure there is much difference. Comprendo might be the more used term, and you can easily change the conjugation. Entiendo & Comprendo might be interchangeable.