What is the Spanish word for "explain"?

Learn how to say "explain" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

explain

Spanish

explicar

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Alternative translations of "explain"

aclarar
justificar
exponer

Examples of how to use "explain" in Spanish

English
Can you explain this rule to me again?
Spanish
¿Puedes explicarme esta regla otra vez?
English
I explain the rules clearly.
Spanish
Explico las reglas claramente.
English
She explained the problem yesterday.
Spanish
Ella explicó el problema ayer.
English
They are explaining the steps now.
Spanish
Ellos están explicando los pasos ahora.
English
He has explained the answer already.
Spanish
Él ya ha explicado la respuesta.

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