comprender

comprender(
kohm
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prehn
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dehr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to understand
Es importante comprender los problemas a los que se enfrenta el país.It's important to understand the problems the country is facing.
a. to include
Esta guía comprende información útil acerca de todos los parques nacionales.This guide includes useful information about all of the national parks.
comprenderse
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
reciprocal verb
a. to understand each other
Mis dos hermanas no se comprenden. Son personas muy diferentes.My two sisters don't understand each other. They are very different people.
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