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"I understand" is a form of "understand", a transitive verb which is often translated as "entender". "Oh, okay" is an interjection which is often translated as "vaya, de acuerdo". Learn more about the difference between "oh, okay" and "I understand" below.
oh, okay(
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)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. vaya, de acuerdo
It's the same time in Guadalajara, Mexico as it is in Dallas, Texas. - Oh, okay.Es la misma hora en Guadalajara, México como lo es en Dallas, Texas. - Vaya, de acuerdo.
c. ah, okey (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I know you wanted to go with Federico, but he already left, so you're going with me. - Oh, okay.Sé que querías ir con Federico, pero ya se fue, así que vas conmigo. - Ah, okey.
e. ah, dale (Argentina)
Regionalism used in Argentina
We'll see each other tomorrow night then. - Oh, okay.Entonces nos vemos mañana a la noche. - Ah, dale.
understand(
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stahnd
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. entender
He lived in Paris for three years and still doesn't understand a word of French.Vivió en París tres años y aún no entiende ni una palabra de francés.
b. comprender
My fifteen-year-old daughter can understand even the most complex math problems.Mi hija de quince años puede comprender aun los problemas matemáticos más complejos.
a. entender
The troop movement can only be understood as a provocation.El movimiento de tropas solo se puede entender como una provocación.
a. tener entendido
From what I understand, she got divorced.Según lo que tengo entendido, se divorció.
a. entender
I understand you, but I think you have to overcome the victim mentality.Te entiendo, pero creo que debes abandonar la mentalidad de víctima.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
b. comprender
I was paying attention in class but I just didn't understand.Estaba prestando atención en clase pero simplemente no comprendí.
