Expliques (en. Explain)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of making something understood.
I hope you explain to me how to solve the problem.
Espero que me expliques cómo resolver el problema.
Clarifying an idea or concept.
It is important that you explain your arguments clearly.
Es importante que expliques tus argumentos claramente.
Developing a story or narrative so that others can understand it.
If you explain the plot in more detail, the audience will be able to follow it better.
Si expliques la trama con más detalle, la audiencia podrá seguirla mejor.
Etymology
From Latin explicare, which means 'to unfold' or 'to untangle.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
that you explain to me
that you clarify something for me.
que me expliques
explain it again
say it again so that it is clear.
explícalo de nuevo
don't explain so much
don't give too many details.
no expliques tanto
Related Words
explanation
The act of making something clear.
explicación
explanatory
Having the character of explanation.
explicativo
explainer
A person who explains something.
explicador
Slang Meanings
To give a very detailed explanation.
He always explains as if he were a teacher.
Él siempre expliques como si fuera un profesor.
To speak in a confusing manner.
That explanation was so complicated that I didn't understand anything.
Esa explicación fue tan complicada que no entendí nada.