Explicarme (en. Explain to me)

/ekspliˈkaɾme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something clear or understandable.
The teacher tried to explain the math lesson to me.
El maestro intentó explicarme la lección de matemáticas.
To provide details or reasons about a matter.
I need you to explain to me why you made that decision.
Necesito que me expliques por qué tomaste esa decisión.
To narrate or recount an event or situation clearly.
She took some time to explain to me what happened in the meeting.
Ella se tomó un tiempo para explicarme lo que sucedió en la reunión.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'explicare', which means 'to unfold' or 'to untangle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let me explain to you
Allow me to clarify a situation.
déjame explicarte
I can't explain myself
I can't find the right words.
no puedo explicarme
for you to explain to me
I want to understand what you are saying.
que me expliques

Related Words

explanation
The act of making something clear and understandable.
explicación
explanatory
That which explains or clarifies something.
explicativo
explainer
A person or thing that explains.
explicador

Slang Meanings

Clarifying the confusing
When I told him the problem, he said, 'Let me explain to you.'
Cuando le conté el problema, me dijo: 'Déjame explicarte'.
Understanding something well
After his explanation, it is clear to me now.
Después de su explicación, ya me queda claro.