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    Explicación (en. Explanation)

    /ekspli-ka-'θjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition given to clarify a concept or situation.
    The professor's explanation of the theory was very clear.
    La explicación del profesor sobre la teoría fue muy clara.
    Justification of a behavior or decision.
    Her explanation of why she was late was convincing.
    Su explicación sobre por qué llegó tarde fue convincente.
    Narrative that seeks to clarify a fact or event.
    The article offers a detailed explanation of the events.
    El artículo ofrece una explicación detallada de los eventos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'explicatio', which means 'clarification' or 'unfolding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give an explanation
    To provide details or information to clarify something.
    dar una explicación
    Without explanation
    Without any clear reason or justification.
    sin explicación
    To be under explanation
    To be in the process of clarifying a misunderstanding.
    estar en explicación

    Related Words

    Explicit
    That is expressed clearly and in detail.
    explícito
    Explanación
    Action of explaining something.
    explanación
    To explain
    To convey something to someone.
    explicar

    Slang Meanings

    To express a concept simply and colloquially.
    I need an explanation in the style of 'tell me in plain language'.
    Necesito una explicación al estilo 'dímelo en cristiano'.
    To give a simplified or funny version of something complex.
    His explanation was so funny that everyone laughed.
    Su explicación fue tan divertida que todos se rieron.