Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to explain" in Spanish: explicar
explicar
To explain in Spanish is explicar. Say me explicas and explícame. Use it in class, apps, and directions.
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How to pronounce explicar
Say it
ehks-plee-KAHR / ehks-PLEE-kah-meh
/eks.pli.ˈkaɾ/
ehks-plee-KAHR. Explícame is ehks-PLEE-kah-meh. Stress PLEE.
"to explain" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| explicar | to explain Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| me explicas | you explain to me Informal ask. | Informal ask. |
| explícame | explain to me Command. | Command. |
| te explico | I'll explain to you Offer help. | Offer help. |
| ¿me puede explicar? | can you explain to me? Polite/formal. | Polite/formal. |
How to use explicar in real life
- 1Class
¿Me explicas otra vez la tarea?
Will you explain the homework to me again?
Me explicas.
- 2Help
Te explico el camino en el mapa.
I'll explain the route on the map.
Te explico.
- 3App
Explícame cómo funciona esta app.
Explain to me how this app works.
Explícame command.
Mistakes English speakers make with explicar
Incorrect: Explica me la app.
Correct: Explícame la app.
Attach me: explícame, not explica me.
Incorrect: Yo explain la regla.
Correct: Te explico la regla. / Voy a explicar la regla.
Use explicar / explico, not English explain.
Good to know
¿Me puedes explicar…? is polite with strangers. Explícame is fine with friends. Keep explicar short and clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Stuck on a homework problem
ChatPal
¿Te explico el primer ejercicio?
Shall I explain the first exercise to you?
You
Sí. Explícame despacio, por favor.
Yes. Explain it to me slowly, please.
ChatPal
Claro. Te explico con un ejemplo.
Sure. I'll explain with an example.
You
Ahora sí lo entiendo.
Now I understand it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to explain" in Spanish
How do I say explain to me?
Explícame / ¿me explicas?
I'll explain to you?
Te explico.
Polite form?
¿Me puede explicar…?
How do you pronounce explícame?
ehks-PLEE-kah-meh, stress on PLEE.
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