/eks.pliˈkar/
#548 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
to explain
Word origin
From Latin explicare ('to unfold, to unravel'), from ex- plus plicare ('to fold').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- explicare
- English cognates
- explicate, explain
Grammar
Verb type-ar irregular (c>qu)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
¿ , ?
Can you explain this problem to me, please?
.
The teacher explained the lesson calmly.
.
I do not know how to explain what I feel.
Déjame explicarte llegué .
Let me explain to you why I arrived late.
paciencia.
My mother explains everything to us with patience.
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