understanding

• Describe a una persona que es comprensiva, que simpatiza con los demás y es capaz de entender sus sentimientos o situación.

Describes a person who is sympathetic and able to understand others' feelings.

1. Sympathetic and compassionateB1formal

   Showing empathy and tolerance towards others' feelings or situations.

   comprensivo

   • She is very understanding about my busy schedule.
   • He was understanding when I explained my mistake.
   • The teacher is understanding with students who struggle.

   Sinónimoscaringcompassionateconsiderateempathetickindsensitivesupportivesympathetictolerant

   Antónimoscallouscoldhardheartedindifferentinsensitiveuncompassionateunkindunsympathetic

2. Having comprehensionB2formal

   Able to comprehend or grasp concepts, ideas, or situations.

   que comprende

   • He has an understanding grasp of complex mathematics.
   • She is understanding of the technical details.
   • The audience was understanding of the speaker's points.

   Sinónimosawarediscerningenlightenedinsightfulknowledgeableperceptive

   Antónimosdullobtuseuncomprehending

• Capacidad de comprender o darse cuenta del significado, la naturaleza o el valor de algo; también puede referirse al acuerdo mutuo o a la interpretación personal de un asunto.

A noun referring to the ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning, nature, or significance of something.

incontable

1. Knowledge or comprehensionA2formal

   The ability to understand something or the knowledge gained about it.

   comprensión

   • He has a good understanding of mathematics.
   • Reading helps improve your understanding of the world.
   • She explained the topic until everyone had a clear understanding.

   Sinónimosapprehensioncognitioncomprehensiondiscernmentfamiliaritygraspinsightknowledgemasteryperception

   Antónimosignoranceincomprehensionmisunderstanding

2. Mutual agreementB1formal

   An informal agreement or arrangement between people.

   acuerdo mutuo

   • They reached an understanding about sharing the work.
   • We have a mutual understanding that this stays between us.
   • The two countries signed an understanding on trade.

   Sinónimosaccordagreementarrangementcompactdealpact

   Antónimosconflictdisagreementmisunderstanding

3. Sympathy or empathyB1formal

   The ability to understand and share someone's feelings.

   comprensión empática

   • She showed great understanding towards his situation.
   • Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.
   • His understanding nature makes him a good friend.

   Sinónimoscompassionempathyfellow feelingsympathywarmth

   Antónimosapathycoldnessindifferenceinsensitivity

• Verbo que denota la acción de comprender o captar el significado de algo, así como de darse cuenta o tener conciencia de ello.

A verb used to indicate the act of comprehending or grasping the meaning of something.

verbo irregular

1. Comprehend meaningA1formal

   To know or grasp the meaning, nature, or significance of something.

   Comprender el significado

   • I understand what you mean.
   • Do you understand the instructions?
   • She understands the problem clearly now.

   Sinónimosabsorbapprehendcatchcomprehendconceivedecipherdecodediscernfathomfollowgetgraspinterpretmake outperceiverealizerecognizeseetake in

2. Be sympatheticA2informal

   To feel sympathy or empathy for someone's situation or feelings.

   comprender con empatía

   • I understand how you feel about the loss.
   • He understands my reasons for leaving.
   • Try to understand his point of view.

   Sinónimosappreciatecommiseratesympathize

3. Believe or assumeB1informal

   To believe something to be true based on information received.

   entender como suposición

   • I understand that the meeting is at 3 PM.
   • She understands him to be a reliable person.
   • As I understand it, the project is delayed.

   Sinónimosassumeconcludegatherinfersurmise