Portuguese · Greetings & Phrases
Não entendo
[/nɐ̃w ẽˈtẽdu/]
I don't understand
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A phrase used when one fails to comprehend what was said.
Expressão usada quando não se compreende algo.
Example
Não entendo. Pode repetir mais devagar?
I don't understand. Can you repeat more slowly?
Etymology
'Não entendo' translates directly to 'I do not understand', with 'entendo' coming from the Latin 'intendere', meaning 'to comprehend'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Não entendo' is a straightforward phrase used in both formal and informal settings to express confusion or lack of understanding, primarily in spoken language.