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"It" is a form of "it", a pronoun which is often translated as "lo". "I understand you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te entiendo". Learn more about the difference between "it" and "I understand you" below.
it(
iht
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. él (masculine)
Here's the envelope. There's something inside it.Aquí está el sobre. Hay algo dentro de él.
b. ella (feminine)
The child jumped into the bed, convinced that there was something under it.El niño brincó sobre la cama, convencido de que había algo debajo de ella.
4. (personal)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I don't think it will fit in the car.No creo que cabrá dentro del coche.
It is heavier than I thought.Pesa más de lo que pensaba.
5. (impersonal)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
It was a foggy night.Era una noche nublada.
It's raining cats and dogs out there!¡Está lloviendo a cántaros afuera!
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.
