Spanish Phrase
Te entiendo.
Meaning
Literally ‘I understand you.’ It is used to let the listener know that you have grasped what they said, often with a tone of empathy or reassurance.
When to use
Use it in informal conversations when someone explains something, shares a feeling, or tells a story and you want to confirm you follow. It works both as a quick acknowledgment and as a supportive response.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Teentiendo
Te (object pronoun)
‘Te’ is the second‑person singular informal object pronoun, used when the speaker is addressing a friend, family member, or anyone in a familiar context.
Entiendo (present of entender)
‘Entiendo’ is the first‑person singular present‑tense form of the verb *entender* (to understand).
🗨In Conversation
No sé si me explico bien, pero el proyecto tiene que estar listo para el viernes.
I don’t know if I’m explaining myself well, but the project has to be ready by Friday.
Te entiendo.
I understand you.
✕Common Mistakes
Yo entiendo tú.
Spanish does not combine a subject pronoun with an object pronoun in this way; the correct form is *Te entiendo*.
Te entiendo, señor.
When speaking formally, replace *te* with the formal object pronoun *le*.
↔Alternatives
Comprendo lo que dices.
I comprehend what you’re saying.
Te comprendo.
I understand you.
Lo entiendo.
I get it.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, saying *Te entiendo* signals empathy and active listening. In formal settings (e.g., with a boss or a stranger) switch to the formal object pronoun *Le* – *Le entiendo* – to keep the appropriate level of respect.