understanding

• Descreve uma pessoa que compreende e se identifica com os sentimentos dos outros, sendo tolerante e solidária. Refere-se também à capacidade de compreender algo.

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.

   Compreensivo

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

   Sinônimoscaringcompassionateconsiderateempathetickindsensitivesupportivesympathetictolerant

   Antônimoscallouscoldhardheartedindifferentinsensitiveuncompassionateunkindunsympathetic

2. Having comprehensionB2formal

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

   Compreensivo

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

   Sinônimosawarediscerningenlightenedinsightfulknowledgeableperceptive

   Antônimosdullobtuseuncomprehending

• Capacidade de compreender ou apreender o sentido, a natureza ou o significado de algo; também pode designar um acordo ou interpretação comum entre pessoas.

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

incontável

1. Knowledge or comprehensionA2formal

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

   Compreensão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapprehensioncognitioncomprehensiondiscernmentfamiliaritygraspinsightknowledgemasteryperception

   Antônimosignoranceincomprehensionmisunderstanding

2. Mutual agreementB1formal

   An informal agreement or arrangement between people.

   Entendimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaccordagreementarrangementcompactdealpact

   Antônimosconflictdisagreementmisunderstanding

3. Sympathy or empathyB1formal

   The ability to understand and share someone's feelings.

   Compreensão

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

   Sinônimoscompassionempathyfellow feelingsympathywarmth

   Antônimosapathycoldnessindifferenceinsensitivity

• Verbo que indica o ato de compreender ou apreender o significado de algo, bem como perceber o sentido de uma situação ou ideia.

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.

   Compreender o sentido

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

   Sinônimosabsorbapprehendcatchcomprehendconceivedecipherdecodediscernfathomfollowgetgraspinterpretmake outperceiverealizerecognizeseetake in

2. Be sympatheticA2informal

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

   Compreender com empatia

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

   Sinônimosappreciatecommiseratesympathize

3. Believe or assumeB1informal

   To believe something to be true based on information received.

   Entender

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassumeconcludegatherinfersurmise