be understanding
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. sé comprensivo (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?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Please, be understanding. This isn't easy for anyone.Por favor, sé comprensivo. Esto no es fácil para nadie.
b. sea comprensivo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
What should I do when I get to the site? - Be kind. Be understanding. People will appreciate it.¿Qué debo hacer cuando llegue al sitio? - Sea amable. Sea comprensivo. La gente se lo agradecerá.
c. entiende (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?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be understanding, she is sick. She is not skipping class because she wants to.Entiende que está enferma. No está faltando a clase porque quiere.
d. entienda (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be understanding of what I'm saying. I don't know how else to explain it.Entienda lo que le estoy diciendo. No sé de qué otra forma explicarlo.
a. sean comprensivos (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Your cousins are nervous about starting at a new school, so please be understanding.Sus primos están nerviosos por empezar una escuela nueva, así que sean comprensivos, por favor.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. ser comprensivo
Lucy has been through a tough time recently, so we need to be understanding.Lucy ha pasado unos momentos difíciles últimamente, así que tenemos que ser comprensivos.
b. entender
If you want to make new friends, you need to be understanding of other people's feelings and be nicer to them.Si quieres hacer amigos nuevos, debes entender los sentimientos de las otras personas y ser más amable con ellos.
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