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How do you say "i dont understand" in Spanish (Latin America)?
No entiendo
In Spanish (Latin America), "i dont understand" is No entiendo.
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Pronunciation
To an English ear, "No entiendo" sounds roughly like NO e-NTIE-ndo; just flatten any z or soft-c sound into a plain s, which is how it's said throughout Latin America.
Grammar notes
No entiendo is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
i dont understand
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How to remember No entiendo
Repeat the example "No entiendo" out loud a couple of times; the rhythm alone will plant "No entiendo" as "i dont understand" in memory.
Related words
- congratulations las felicitaciones
- how much does this cost ¿cuánto cuesta esto?
- where is the nearest hospital donde está el hospital más cercano
- can you help me ¿Puedes ayudarme?
- i am lost Estoy perdido
- what time is it ¿Qué hora es?
- i would like a table for two Quisiera una mesa para dos
- the bill please La cuenta, por favor
- where is the bathroom ¿dónde está el baño?
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Questions about No entiendo
How do you pronounce No entiendo?
To an English ear, "No entiendo" sounds roughly like NO e-NTIE-ndo; just flatten any z or soft-c sound into a plain s, which is how it's said throughout Latin America.
Is No entiendo formal or casual?
No entiendo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is No entiendo used in Spanish (Latin America)?
No entiendo is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (i dont understand).
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"I dont understand" in other languages
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