Explicaciones (en. Explanations)
/ekspli̇kaˈθjones/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of words that clarify or explain a topic.
The teacher's explanations were very clear.
Las explicaciones del profesor fueron muy claras.
The action of explaining something.
The explanations about the experiment were unsatisfactory.
Las explicaciones sobre el experimento fueron insatisfactorias.
Justifications or clarifications about a behavior.
After the explanations, I understood his point of view.
Después de las explicaciones, entendí su punto de vista.
Etymology
From Latin explicatio, meaning 'the action of clearing up or clarifying'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give explanations
To provide information or clarifications about a topic.
dar explicaciones
without explanations
Without the need for clarifications or justifications.
sin explicaciones
to need explanations
To require clarification on a matter.
necesitar explicaciones
Related Words
explain
To make something understandable through clarification.
explicar
explanatory
That aims to explain.
explicativo
explanation
The action of explaining a topic or matter.
explicación
Slang Meanings
To clarify things simply.
I'm going to give you the explanation of everything in simple words.
Voy a darte la explicación de todo en palabras simples.
To go on and on.
Don't go on and on, give me a good explanation.
No me eches un rollo, dame una buena explicación.