What is the Portuguese word for "explanation"?

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English

explanation

Portuguese

explicação

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Examples of how to use "explanation" in Portuguese

English
What is your explanation for being late?
Portuguese
Qual é a sua explicação para estar atrasado?
English
Her explanation cleared up my confusion.
Portuguese
A explicação dela esclareceu minha confusão.
English
The teacher gave a simple explanation.
Portuguese
O professor deu uma explicação simples.
English
I need an explanation for your absence.
Portuguese
Preciso de uma explicação pela sua ausência.
English
His explanation, though brief, convinced everyone.
Portuguese
A explicação dele, embora breve, convenceu a todos.
English
There is no explanation for the delay.
Portuguese
Não há explicação para o atraso.

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