no entiendo nada

I don't understand anything

I know nothing

no entiendo nada(noh ehn-tyehn-doh nah-dah)

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1. (I don't comprehend)

a. I don't understand anything

No entiendo nada: ayer dijiste que me amabas y hoy no quieres verme más.

I don't understand anything: yesterday you said you loved me, and today you don't want to see me again.

b. I don't understand a thing

Empezamos con un tema nuevo hoy, y no entiendo nada.

We began a new lesson today, and I don't understand a thing.

2. (I don't have any knowledge)

a. I know nothing

No entiendo nada de motores.

I know nothing about engines.

b. I understand nothing

Mejor pregúntale a un ingeniero. No entiendo nada de construcción.

You'd better ask an engineer. I understand nothing about construction.