Explicar
Example: O professor explicou a lição com exemplos claros hoje.
Definition
"Explicar" means to make something clear or understandable by describing or giving reasons, often used when a person clarifies information or concepts, as in the example phrase where a teacher clarifies a lesson with clear examples.
Etymology
The word "explicar" comes from the Latin verb 'explicare,' which means to unfold or explain. It combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'plicare' meaning 'to fold.' Did you know? The idea is like unfolding a complex idea so it becomes clear and simple.
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