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"Him" is a pronoun which is often translated as "él", and "I understand you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te entiendo". Learn more about the difference between "him" and "I understand you" below.
him(
hihm
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (personal)
I understand you(
ay
uhn
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duhr
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stahnd
yu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. te entiendo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
You don't have to apologize. I understand you.No tienes que disculparte. Te entiendo.
b. te comprendo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I understand you. I think I'm in love with you.Te comprendo. Creo que estoy enamorado de ti.
c. lo entiendo (formal) (singular, masculine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Mister Sawyer, I understand you. I'll have the project finished by Monday.Señor Sawyer, lo entiendo. Terminaré el proyecto para lunes.
d. lo comprendo (formal) (singular, masculine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I understand you. I won't make the same mistake again.Lo comprendo. No volveré a cometer el mismo error.
e. la entiendo (singular, feminine)
Mrs. Stein, I understand you. I'll make sure this won't happen again.Sra. Stein, la entiendo. Me aseguraré de que esto no ocurra de nuevo.
f. la comprendo (singular, feminine)
I understand you, but there's nothing else I can do.La comprendo, pero no hay nada más que pueda hacer.
a. los entiendo (plural, masculine or mixed gender)
Voters, I understand you. My policies will help you.Votantes, los entiendo. Mis políticas van a ayudarlos.
b. los comprendo (plural, masculine or mixed gender)
I understand you, and I think we can all work together.Los comprendo, y creo que todos nosotros podemos trabajar juntos.
c. las entiendo (plural, feminine)
I understand you, ladies, but you had enough time to finish the project.Las entiendo, señoritas, pero tuvieron tiempo suficiente para terminar el proyecto.
d. las comprendo (plural, feminine)
I understand you. You have every reason to be angry.Las comprendo. Tienen toda la razón en estar enojadas.
