Spiegare
Example: Il professore ha spiegato bene la lezione di storia ieri.
Definition
"Spiegare" is an Italian verb meaning to make something clear or understandable by giving details or reasons. It involves clarifying information or concepts so that others can comprehend them, as in explaining a lesson or a topic thoroughly.
Etymology
The Italian verb "spiegare" comes from the Latin 'explicare,' which means to unfold or explain. Did you know? The root 'plicare' means to fold, so originally "spiegare" carries the idea of 'unfolding' knowledge to make it clear and accessible.
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