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explain in Portuguese

explain in Portuguese is explicar, explanar, explicitar — explain means to make something clear or easier to understand.

explain in Portuguese

explicar
verb
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
explanar
verb
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
explicitar
verb
(transitive) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
explicar
verb
(transitive) To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.

What does "explain" mean?

  1. verb To make something clear or easier to understand.
    "Can you explain how this machine works?"
  2. verb To give the reason or cause for something.
    "He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill."

explain in a sentence

  • Can you explain how this machine works?
  • The teacher explained the math problem step by step.
  • He explained his absence by saying he'd been ill.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "explain" in Portuguese?

"explain" in Portuguese is explicar, explanar, explicitar. explain means: To make something clear or easier to understand.

How do you use "explain" in a sentence?

Example: "Can you explain how this machine works?" In Portuguese, "explain" is explicar, explanar, explicitar.

Are there other ways to say "explain" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "explain": explicar, explanar, explicitar.

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