Portuguese verb

Conjugation of entender

The Portuguese verb entender means "to understand". Below are its 7 tenses as tables, 4 example sentences and answers to 3 common questions. Press play next to a present tense form or an example to hear it.

Meaning
to understand
Type
Regular -er verb
Gerund
entendendo
Past participle
entendido
Quick answer

The present tense of entender is eu entendo, tu entendes, ele/ela entende, nós entendemos, vós entendeis, eles/elas entendem. It is a regular -er verb, so every tense takes the standard -er endings. The tables below cover 7 tenses, from the present to the imperative. Every present form and 4 example sentences have a listen button.

Present tense of entender

Present Presente
eu entendo
tu entendes
ele/ela entende
nós entendemos
vós entendeis
eles/elas entendem

More tenses of entender

Simple past Pretérito perfeito
eu entendi
tu entendeste
ele/ela entendeu
nós entendemos
vós entendestes
eles/elas entenderam
Imperfect Pretérito imperfeito
eu entendia
tu entendias
ele/ela entendia
nós entendíamos
vós entendíeis
eles/elas entendiam
Future Futuro
eu entenderei
tu entenderás
ele/ela entenderá
nós entenderemos
vós entendereis
eles/elas entenderão
Conditional Condicional
eu entenderia
tu entenderias
ele/ela entenderia
nós entenderíamos
vós entenderíeis
eles/elas entenderiam
Present subjunctive Presente do subjuntivo
que eu entenda
que tu entendas
que ele/ela entenda
que nós entendamos
que vós entendais
que eles/elas entendam
Imperative Imperativo
tu entende
você entenda
nós entendamos
vós entendei
vocês entendam

Notes on entender

Entender is regular. Its forms follow the regular -er pattern, including entendo, entendi, and entenderei. The past participle is entendido and the gerund is entendendo.

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Example sentences with entender

  • Entendo bem esta pergunta agora. I understand this question well now.
  • Ontem entendemos a explicação do professor. Yesterday we understood the teacher's explanation.
  • Quando era criança, entendia pouco português. When I was a child, I understood little Portuguese.
  • Amanhã entenderei melhor o problema. Tomorrow I will understand the problem better.
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Frequently asked questions

Is entender a regular Portuguese verb?

Yes, entender is regular. Its forms follow the regular -er model, including entendo, entendemos, and entenderam.

What are the present tense forms of entender?

The forms are entendo, entendes, entende, entendemos, entendeis, and entendem.

What are the participle and gerund of entender?

The past participle is entendido. The gerund is entendendo.