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What Does pero si you entiendes Mean?

The phrase "pero si you entiendes" is grammatically incorrect in Spanish. It seems like a mix of Spanish and English.

Here's a breakdown of why:

* "Pero si" means "but if" in Spanish. It's used to introduce a contrasting point or condition.

* "You entiendes" is an incorrect combination. "Entiendes" means "you understand" in Spanish, but "you" should be "tú" in this context.

Here are possible interpretations and corrections of what the speaker might have meant:

1. "But if you understand..."

This is a direct translation of "pero si you entiendes." The correct Spanish would be "Pero si tú entiendes..."

2. "But you understand, right?"

This is a more colloquial interpretation. The correct Spanish would be "Pero tú entiendes, ¿verdad?"

3. "But you understand what I'm saying?"

This emphasizes the speaker's intention. The correct Spanish would be "Pero tú entiendes lo que te estoy diciendo?"

To help you understand better, it would be helpful to know the full context of the conversation where you encountered this phrase.

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