Explicar
Example: El profesor explicó la lección con muchos ejemplos claros.
Definition
"Explicar" means to make an idea, situation, or fact clear and understandable by describing it in detail or providing reasons. For example, a teacher explains a lesson to help students grasp the content more easily.
Etymology
The word "explicar" comes from the Latin verb 'explicare,' which means to unfold or unravel. Did you know? 'Explicare' literally meant to unfold a folded paper, which metaphorically evolved into making something clear or understandable.
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"Explicar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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