How to Say ‘I didn't understand.’ in Portuguese
Não entendi.
nowng en-ten-DEE
[nowng en-ten-DEE]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a useful, non-accusatory way to push for clarification. It often lands better than saying the other person explained badly.
Phrase Breakdown
Não
[nowng]
not / no
'Não' is the basic Portuguese word for negation: 'not' or 'no'.
Não entendi a razão da cobrança.
I did not understand the reason for the charge.
entendi
[en-ten-DEE]
I understood / understood
In the phrase 'Não entendi', 'entendi' means 'I understood', so together it means 'I didn't understand'.
Não entendi o valor final da viagem.
I didn't understand the final cost of the trip.
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