Do you understand Spanish?

Do you understand Spanish?(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Entiendes español?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
¿Do you understand Spanish? - Yes, I do. I'm Mexican.¿Entiendes español? - Sí. Soy mexicana.
b. ¿Comprendes español?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Do you understand Spanish? - Not really. Only a few words.¿Comprendes español? - La verdad es que no. Solo algunas palabras.
c. ¿Entiende español?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
The doctor asked the woman, "Do you understand Spanish, ma'am?"El médico le preguntó a la mujer, "¿Entiende español, señora?".
d. ¿Comprende español?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Do you understand Spanish, Mr. Clemons? - I do, actually. I lived in Honduras for a couple of years.¿Comprende español, Sr. Clemons? - Pues sí. Viví en Honduras un par de años.
a. ¿Entienden español? (plural)
"Do you understand Spanish?" asked the receptionist."¿Entienden español?" preguntó el recepcionista.
b. ¿Comprenden español? (plural)
Do you understand Spanish? - Yes, some of us are Latin American.¿Comprenden español? - Sí, algunos somos latinoamericanos.
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