I understand what you are saying

entiendo lo que dices

I understand what you are saying(

uhn

duhr

)

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

phrase

1. (used to address one person)

a. entiendo lo que dices

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)

Do you understand me? - Yes, I understand what you are saying, but I don't agree with it.¿Me entiendes? - Sí, entiendo lo que dices, pero no estoy de acuerdo.

b. entiendo lo que estás diciendo

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 understand what you are saying because you speak slowly.Entiendo lo que estás diciendo porque hablas lento.

c. entiendo lo que dice

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 understand what you are saying, ma'am, and I will do everything in my power to change the situation.Entiendo lo que dice, señora, y haré todo lo que pueda para cambiar la situación.

d. entiendo lo que está diciendo

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)

Even though I don't speak your language, I understand what you are saying by your body language.Aunque no hablo su idioma, entiendo lo que está diciendo por su lenguaje corporal.

2. (used to address multiple people)

a. entiendo lo que dicen

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

(plural)

I understand what you are saying. I also speak Spanish.Entiendo lo que dicen. También hablo español.

b. entiendo lo que están diciendo

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

(plural)

I understand what you are saying and I want you to know that it is hurtful to me.Entiendo lo que están diciendo y quiero que sepan que es hiriente para mí.

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