Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
explicitar
Pronunciation
IPA/ekspliθiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verblay out explicitly
Example
Por favor, explicita tus condiciones antes de firmar.
Please lay out your terms explicitly before signing.
More examples
No basta con insinuarlo; tienes que explicitar lo que quieres decir.
It's not enough to hint at it; you have to state clearly what you mean.
Core concept
Unfolded page revealing hidden text.
Common phrases
explicitar lo que quieres decir
state clearly what you mean
explicitar tu opinión
state your opinion clearly
Similar words
explicar: Explains something clearly to convey its meaning or reason.
aclarar: Removes misunderstandings or doubts so the situation becomes clear.
especificar: Gives precise, concrete points to make requirements or details exact.
detallar: Lists elements one by one and describes each in detail.
Definition in Spanish
Decir o mostrar algo de forma clara y precisa para que no queden dudas; hacer explícito lo que estaba implícito.
Word origin
It is derived from Latin explicare 'unfold' (ex- 'out' + plicare 'to fold') and thus literally means to unfold what is implicit so it becomes clear.
Usage tips
- Explicitar is relatively formal and common in legal or technical language to state terms explicitly, while in casual speech speakers usually say explicar or dejarlo claro.