Portuguese Phrase
Não entendo essa parte.
Meaning
The speaker is saying they do not understand a specific portion of something, such as a text, a lecture, or a set of instructions. The phrase conveys a polite admission of confusion.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to ask for clarification about a particular segment of material, whether in a classroom, during a meeting, or while watching a video. It signals that you need help with that exact part, not the whole content.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nãoentendoessaparte
Negation with 'não'
'Não' is placed before the verb to make the sentence negative.
Present tense of 'entender'
'Entendo' is the first person singular present indicative of 'entender' (to understand).
Demonstrative adjective 'essa'
'Essa' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it refers to a feminine singular noun.
Noun 'parte' (feminine)
'Parte' is a feminine noun meaning 'part' or 'section', so it takes the demonstrative 'essa'.
🗨In Conversation
Não entendo essa parte.
I don't understand this part.
Claro, eu explico. Você está falando da frase '...'?
Sure, I'll explain. Are you talking about the sentence '...'?
✕Common Mistakes
Não entendo esse parte.
Use the feminine demonstrative 'essa' because 'parte' is feminine.
Não entendo essa partes.
Keep 'parte' singular; the verb and demonstrative agree with a singular noun.
Não entendo essa parte aqui.
While not wrong, adding 'aqui' can be redundant unless you need to point physically.
↔Alternatives
Não compreendo essa parte.
I don't comprehend this part.
Não consigo entender essa parte.
I can't understand this part.
Essa parte não ficou clara para mim.
This part wasn't clear to me.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian Portuguese, it's common to soften a lack of understanding with phrases like 'Desculpa, não entendi' or 'Pode repetir?' to keep the conversation friendly. Avoid sounding overly blunt; adding a polite request for clarification is appreciated.