How to Say ‘I do not understand’ in Portuguese
Eu não entendo
💬 Usage Tip: The 'ã' in 'não' is nasal, and the 'e' in 'entendo' is pronounced like 'eh'.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This phrase can be handy in markets or when asking for directions.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Eu
[Eoo]
I
Refers to oneself.
Eu não gosto de café.
I do not like coffee.
não
[Now]
do not
Negative form indicating absence of an action.
Eu não quero sair.
I do not want to go out.
entendo
[En-ten-doo]
understand
To grasp the meaning of something.
Eu não entendo o que disseste.
I do not understand what you said.
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