Explica (en. Explains)

/eksˈplika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make someone understand a topic or concept.
The teacher explains the math lesson with clear examples.
La profesora explica la lección de matemáticas con ejemplos claros.
To provide detailed information about something.
The engineer explains how the new device works.
El ingeniero explica el funcionamiento del nuevo dispositivo.
To clarify or untangle a confusing matter.
He always explains his viewpoints very clearly.
Él siempre explica sus puntos de vista con mucha claridad.

Etymology

From Latin 'explicare', which means to unfold or clarify.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to explain with apples
To make a complex idea easy to understand.
explicar con manzanas
not explain anymore
To indicate that enough has been said on a topic.
no explicar más
to explain something in simple terms
To present a complicated idea in a simple way.
explicar algo en términos simples

Related Words

explanation
The process of making something understood.
explicación
explanatory
Having the ability to explain or clarify.
explicativo

Slang Meanings

To clarify a complicated situation.
The author of the series had to explain the ending to his fans.
El autor de la serie tuvo que explicar el final a sus fanáticos.
To give more details than what has been mentioned.
During the meeting, I was asked to explain my ideas in more depth.
Durante la reunión, me pidieron que explicara mis ideas más a fondo.