entender

to understand, to fathom; to hear; to be queer; to bat for the other team; to get on; get along; to get it on; do it (have an amorous relationship)

“No entiendo.” — I don't understand.

Inherited from Old Spanish entender (“to fathom”), from Latin intendere. Doublet of intender, a borrowing.

understanding; opinion

“No podía apartarlas de mi pensamiento y, según mi entender, discurría acertadamente sobre ellas.”

Inherited from Old Spanish entender (“to fathom”), from Latin intendere. Doublet of intender, a borrowing.