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understand

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˈstænd; ˌʌndəˈstænd/

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Spanish translation of understand

A. vt (past & past p -stood)

  • 2 (believe, infer) I understand you play tennis = tengo entendido que juega al tenis

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Definition of understand in the British & World English dictionary Definition of understand in the US English dictionary
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