The word "explicarse" is a verb in Spanish.
The phonetic transcription of "explicarse" using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is [eks.pliˈkaɾ.se].
The verb "explicarse" can be translated into English as: - to explain oneself - to make oneself understood
"Explicarse" refers to the act of clarifying one's thoughts or actions, allowing others to understand one's point of view or intentions. It is often used when someone is trying to clarify a misunderstanding or provide an explanation for their behavior or statements.
The frequency of use for this word is moderate and it can be encountered in both oral speech and written contexts, although it may be slightly more common in spoken language due to its conversational nature.
"Cuando cometí un error, tuve que explicarme ante mis compañeros."
"When I made a mistake, I had to explain myself to my colleagues."
"No sé cómo explicarme mejor para que me entiendas."
"I don't know how to explain myself better so that you understand me."
"En la reunión, ella se explicó y todos entendieron su punto de vista."
"In the meeting, she explained herself, and everyone understood her point of view."
"Explicarse" is often used in various idiomatic expressions or phrases that expand its meaning or contextual usage. Here are some examples:
"Sin explicarse mucho, logró que todos entendieran lo que quería decir."
"Without explaining much, he managed to get everyone to understand what he meant."
"Si no te explicas bien, la gente puede malinterpretar tu mensaje."
"If you don't explain yourself well, people may misinterpret your message."
"Ella tiene un talento especial para explicarse de manera sencilla."
"She has a special talent for explaining herself in a simple way."
"Es importante que te expliques claramente para evitar confusiones."
"It’s important that you explain yourself clearly to avoid confusion."
"Miguel se explicó con calma, y eso ayudó a resolver el conflicto."
"Miguel explained himself calmly, and that helped to resolve the conflict."
"Cuando hablas sobre temas complejos, debes esforzarte en explicarte bien."
"When you talk about complex topics, you have to make an effort to explain yourself well."
"Explicarse" comes from the Latin word "explicare," which means "to unfold," "to make clear," or "to explain." The prefix "ex-" typically means "out" or "from," while "plicare" means "to fold." Hence, "explicarse" can be understood as unfolding one's thoughts or explanations.
Synonyms: - Aclararse (to clarify oneself) - Definirse (to define oneself) - Manifestarse (to manifest oneself)
Antonyms: - Confundirse (to confuse oneself) - Enredarse (to get entangled) - Callarse (to remain silent)