Explicar
Example: El profesor explicó la lección con muchos ejemplos claros.
Definition
"Explicar" means to make something clear or understandable by describing or giving information about it, often in detail. For example, a teacher who "explains" a lesson helps students grasp the material by providing clear examples and thorough descriptions.
Etymology
The word "explicar" comes from the Latin verb 'explicare,' which means to unfold, spread out, or explain. It originally combined 'ex-' (out) and 'plicare' (to fold), suggesting the idea of unfolding something to make it clear. Did you know? The English word 'explain' shares the same Latin root.
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"Explicar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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