I see where you're coming from

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

The whole situation is just really uncomfortable. - Oh, yeah. I see where you're coming from.La situación entera es muy incómoda. - Ay, sí. Entiendo lo que dices.

b. entiendo tu punto de vista

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I see where you're coming from because I've been in your shoes.Entiendo tu punto de vista porque he estado en tus zapatos.

c. entiendo su punto de vista

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

I see where you're coming from, sir, but the terms of the contract are clear.Entiendo su punto de vista, señor, pero los términos del contrato están claros.

2. (used to address multiple people)

a. entiendo lo que dicen

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

I see where you're coming from. Let me see what I can do to improve the situation.Entiendo lo que dicen. Déjenme ver lo que puedo hacer para mejorar la situación.

b. entiendo su punto de vista

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

I see where you're coming from and your concerns, but these changes aren't going to happen overnight.Entiendo su punto de vista y sus preocupaciones, pero estos cambios no se van hacer de la noche a la mañana.

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