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How to Say ‘Understand better’ in Portuguese

Perceber melhor

per-suh-BAIR meh-LYOR

[per-suh-BAIR meh-LYOR]

Phrase Breakdown

Perceber

[per-suh-BAIR]

to understand / to grasp

Verb meaning to understand something more clearly.

Example

Quero perceber como funciona o setor tecnológico.

I want to understand how the technology sector works.

melhor

[meh-LYOR]

better

Adverb used to show improved understanding or performance.

Example

Depois da conversa, compreendo melhor o mercado.

After the conversation, I understand the market better.

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