What does explicar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word explicar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use explicar in Spanish.

The word explicar in Spanish means explain, explain, explain yourself, make sense to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word explicar

explain

verbo transitivo (informar, aclarar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Dedicó el tiempo necesario para explicar el asunto a sus compañeros.
He took the necessary time to explain the matter to his workmates.

explain

verbo transitivo (justificar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nos explicó el porqué de su reacción.
He explained the reason for his reaction.

explain yourself

verbo pronominal (hacerse entender)

Si no te explicas bien no podré ayudarte a resolver tus dudas.
If you don't explain yourself properly I won't be able to help clear up your doubts.

make sense to

verbo pronominal (comprender)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
No me explico por qué siguen casados si pelean todo el tiempo.
It makes no sense to me that they're still married if they never stop arguing.

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