Spanish Conversation · Level 142
45 words
Spanish word
explícito
Pronunciation
IPA/eksˈpliθito/
Meaning
- adjectiveclear
Example
Necesito una respuesta explícita.
I need a clear answer.
More examples
Dame instrucciones explícitas para empezar.
Give me explicit instructions to get started.
Core concept
A plainly stated message with no ambiguity.
Common phrases
respuesta explícita
explicit response
mensaje explícito
explicit message
consentimiento explícito
explicit consent
instrucciones explícitas
explicit instructions
ejemplo explícito
explicit example
Similar words
claro: Immediately easy to understand at a glance and free of confusion.
directo: Communicates in a straightforward, non-roundabout way, to the point.
preciso: Gives exact, detailed information with careful accuracy.
evidente: Appears obvious on inspection and leaves little room for doubt.
Definition in Spanish
Que se expresa de manera clara y directa, sin ambigüedades ni rodeos.
Word origin
From Latin explicitus, the past participle of explicāre 'to unfold', the word shifted from the image of 'unfolded' to the sense 'clearly shown' and so to 'stated without vagueness'.
Usage tips
- In conversation explícito sounds stronger or more formal than claro, so claro is common when a softer tone is needed.
Other meanings
- explicitadjective
Opposites
- implícitoimplicitadjective
- ambiguoambiguousadjective
Related words
- explicitarexplicateverb
- explícitamenteexplicitlyadverb
- explicitaciónexplicationnoun