Spanish Conversation · Level 61
76 words
Spanish word
explicación
Pronunciation
IPA/eksplikaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounexplanation
Example
¿Puedes darme una explicación breve?
Can you give me a brief explanation?
More examples
Necesito una explicación clara antes de empezar.
I need a clear explanation before starting.
Core concept
A diagram that unfolds connected points into a clear sequence.
Common phrases
una explicación clara
a clear explanation
una explicación breve
a brief explanation
dar una explicación
give an explanation
Similar words
aclaración: Offers a short clarification aimed at removing a particular misunderstanding.
razón: Provides factual or logical reasons that account for why something happened.
motivo: Identifies the aim or emotional cause prompting an action.
interpretación: Interprets facts or language through a personal viewpoint to explain their significance.
Definition in Spanish
Manifestación o exposición que aclara una idea, respondiendo dudas y detallando motivos o procedimientos.
Word origin
From Latin explicatio, from explicare 'to unfold' (ex- 'out' + plicare 'to fold'), originally used metaphorically for making ideas clear.
Usage tips
- When giving an explicación, mark the structure with phrases like 'Primero' or 'En resumen' to help listeners follow.