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How to Say I Don't Understand in Spanish

¡Hola estudiantes! Today, we’ll be discussing an important phrase to know in any language: “I don’t understand.” In Spanish, this phrase is “No entiendo.” Let’s take a closer look at how to use it and some related phrases.

“No entiendo” is a straightforward way to say “I don’t understand” in Spanish. It’s a useful phrase to know when you’re learning Spanish or communicating with Spanish speakers. Here are some examples of how to use it:

No entiendo lo que dices. (I don’t understand what you’re saying.)
No entiendo la tarea. ¿Podrías explicármela de nuevo? (I don’t understand the homework. Could you explain it to me again?)
Lo siento, no entiendo el español muy bien. (Sorry, I don’t understand Spanish very well.)

If you need to clarify your level of understanding, you can use these phrases:

Entiendo un poco. (I understand a little.)
Entiendo más o menos. (I understand more or less.)
No entiendo nada. (I don’t understand anything.)

Another related phrase is “¿Cómo se dice…?” which means “How do you say…?” This is useful when you don’t know the word for something in Spanish. For example:

¿Cómo se dice “book” en español? (How do you say “book” in Spanish?)

Finally, if someone doesn’t understand you, you can ask “¿Me entiendes?” which means “Do you understand me?” For example:

¿Me entiendes lo que digo? (Do you understand what I’m saying?)

In summary, “No entiendo” is a basic but important phrase to know in Spanish. Use it to express that you don’t understand something, and use related phrases to clarify your level of understanding or ask for help. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary, and soon enough you’ll be a fluent Spanish speaker!