Explicacion (en. Explanation)

/ekspli-ka-'θjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Description or interpretation of a concept or phenomenon.
The explanation of the experiment was clear and concise.
La explicación del experimento fue clara y concisa.
Justification or reasoning behind a decision or action.
His explanation of the project choice was convincing.
Su explicación sobre la elección del proyecto fue convincente.
Discourse that clarifies a matter, topic, or problem.
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the theory.
El maestro dio una explicación detallada sobre la teoría.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give an explanation
Providing details about a topic or situation.
dar una explicación
it has no explanation
Refers to something that cannot be justified or understood.
no tiene explicación
a thorough explanation
A complete and detailed analysis of a topic.
una explicación a fondo

Related Words

to explain
To make something understandable through clarification or description.
explicar
explanatory
That serves to explain; clarifying.
explicativo

Slang Meanings

Brief and simple explanation.
Give me a quick explanation.
Dame una rápida explicación.
To explain in a colloquial manner.
I'm going to explain it to you in simple words.
Voy a explicártelo en palabras simples.