understandable

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BrE /ˈʌndəˌstændəbl/ AmE /ˌʌn.dərˈsteɪnd.ə.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 EASY TO COMPREHEND [attributive/absolute] A2

easy to understand or explain

comprensible, fácil de entender

  • an understandable explanation
  • it is understandable that...

Collocations understandable reason · understandable mistake

  • It's understandable that she feels upset.

    Es comprensible que ella se sienta triste.

2 SYMPATHETIC [attributive/absolute] B1

fair or reasonable, considering the situation

justificable, razonable

  • a(n) understandable reaction
  • it is understandable that...

Collocations understandable concern · understandable worry

  • It's an understandable concern.

    Es una preocupación justificada.