What is the Spanish word for "explanation"?

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English

explanation

Spanish

explicación

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Examples of how to use "explanation" in Spanish

English
What is your explanation for being late?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu explicación por llegar tarde?
English
Her explanation cleared up my confusion.
Spanish
Su explicación aclaró mi confusión.
English
The teacher gave a simple explanation.
Spanish
El profesor dio una explicación sencilla.
English
I need an explanation for your absence.
Spanish
Necesito una explicación por tu ausencia.
English
His explanation, though brief, convinced everyone.
Spanish
Su explicación, aunque breve, convenció a todos.

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