Explicó (en. Explained)

/ekspliˈko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make someone understand something.
The teacher explained the subject clearly.
El profesor explicó el tema de forma clara.
To clarify or present with details something so that it is more understandable.
She explained the rules of the game before starting.
Ella explicó las reglas del juego antes de comenzar.
To declare or express something in words.
He explained his reasons for making that decision.
Él explicó sus razones para tomar esa decisión.
To develop a subject so it is better understood.
The guide explained the history of the monument.
La guía explicó la historia del monumento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'explicare', which means 'to unfold, to unroll'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in detail
It means to explain or describe something thoroughly.
en detalle
to give explanations
It refers to providing clarifications about a topic.
dar explicaciones

Related Words

explanation
Action of explaining something.
explicación
explanatory
That serves to explain.
explicativo
explainer
Person who explains something.
explicador

Slang Meanings

To explain in a simple and concise manner.
I’m going to explain the topic in two minutes.
Voy a explicar el tema en dos minutos.
To give a very clear and direct explanation.
They explained everything to me in a very direct way.
Me explicaron todo de forma muy directa.