Explicarse (en. Explain oneself)
/ekspliˈkaɾse/
Synonyms
- comunicarse
- defenderse
- explicar
- aclararse
- justificarse
Slang Meanings
To clarify a complicated situation
At the meeting, Juan had to explain himself so everyone understood.
En la reunión, Juan tuvo que explicarse para que todos entendieran.
To take the chestnuts out of the fire
You always have to explain yourself when there are misunderstandings.
Tú siempre tienes que explicarte cuando hay malentendidos.
To clear up doubts informally
In the group, we explain ourselves among friends to clear up doubts.
En el grupo, nos explicamos entre amigos para salir de dudas.