entender — Preterite (Pretérito)
to understand
The preterite conjugation of entender (irregular stem-changing e>ie, ranked #46). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | entendí |
| tú | entendiste |
| él/ella/Ud. | entendió |
| nosotros | entendimos |
| vosotros | entendisteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | entendieron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -er preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Ayer yo entendí.
Yesterday I understand.
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