Explíqueme (en. Explain to me)

/ekspliˈkeme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
A courtesy form to request an explanation.
If you don't understand, explain to me again.
Si no entiendes, explíqueme de nuevo.
An invitation to clarify or break down a concept.
Explain to me how this system works.
Explíqueme cómo funciona este sistema.
A form used to ask for clarification on a topic.
Explain to me why you made that decision.
Explíqueme por qué tomó esa decisión.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'explicar' with the courtesy pronoun 'me' to request an explanation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Please explain to me.
A polite way to ask for an explanation.
Explíqueme, por favor.
Can you explain this to me?
A request for someone to clarify something.
¿Me expliques esto?

Related Words

explanation
Act of clarifying or breaking down information.
explicación
to explain
To provide clarity or make something understandable.
explicar
to clarify
To make something more comprehensible.
aclarar

Slang Meanings

Clarify for me
When you say that, clarify what you mean.
Cuando dices eso, aclárame qué quieres decir.
Tell me
If you don't understand, tell me and I'll explain it again.
Si no comprendes, dime y lo vuelvo a explicar.