try to understand

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. trata de entender
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 can't choose between you and Bill. I love you both. Please try to understand.No puedo escoger entre tú y Bill. Los quiero a los dos. Por favor, trata de comprender.
b. trata de comprender
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)
Try to understand what I am saying.Trata de comprender lo que estoy diciendo.
c. trate de entender
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)
Don't disregard your wife's feelings. Listen and try to understand.No ignore los sentimientos de su esposa. Escuche y trate de entender.
d. trate de comprender
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)
Due to your medical history, you are not eligible for a kidney transplant. Please try to understand.Debido a su historial médico, no es elegible para un trasplante de riñón. Por favor, trate de comprender.
a. traten de entender
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Try to understand that I don't always know what to say, but I am here for you.Traten de entender que no sé qué decir en todo caso, pero estoy aquí para ustedes.
b. traten de comprender
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Try to understand what I am going through.Traten de comprender lo que estoy atravesando.
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. tratar de entender
You don't even try to understand the teacher when she speaks Spanish.Ni siquiera tratas de entender a la maestra cuando habla español.
b. tratar de comprender
Don't try to understand "I Am the Walrus." - It is a nonsensical song.No trates de comprender "I Am the Walrus". - Es una canción absurda.
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