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Spanish · Español
Translation
no entiendo
Romanization
no entiendo
Pronunciation
noh en-tyen-doh
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
no entiendo — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "i don't understand".
Same situation
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¿dónde está el baño?
dónde está el baño?
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¿cuánto cuesta esto?
cuánto cuesta esto?
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demasiado caro
demasiado caro
Opencan you help me
¿puede ayudarme?
puede ayudarme?
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¿habla inglés?
habla inglés?
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¿dónde está la estación?
dónde está la estación?
Opencan i pay by card
¿puedo pagar con tarjeta?
puedo pagar con tarjeta?
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FAQ
You say "no entiendo" in Spanish. The romanized form is "no entiendo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "noh en-tyen-doh".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "noh en-tyen-doh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "no entiendo".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.