claras
/klah-ras/
clear
Claras (clear) describes something easy to understand or see through.
claras(Adjective)
clear
?easy to understand
,light
?color or brightness
bright
?describing lights or colors
,obvious
?undeniable
📝 In Action
Las instrucciones de la profesora fueron muy claras.
A1The teacher's instructions were very clear.
Prefiero las cortinas claras para que entre más luz.
A2I prefer light curtains so more light comes in.
Sus intenciones eran claras desde el principio.
B1Her intentions were obvious from the start.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'claras' must match the noun it describes in both gender (feminine) and number (plural). It describes feminine plural nouns like 'instrucciones' or 'ventanas'.
When used as a noun, claras refers to egg whites, a common ingredient in cooking.
📝 In Action
Necesitas cuatro claras para hacer este pastel.
A2You need four egg whites to make this cake.
Bate las claras a punto de nieve.
B1Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form (literally: to the point of snow).
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
Even if you are only talking about the white from one egg, the word 'claras' is almost always used in its plural form in Spanish when referring to this food item.
As a verb, claras means 'you clear' or 'you clarify' (tú form, present tense).
claras(Verb)
you clear
?tú form, present tense of the verb 'clarar'
,you lighten
?tú form, present tense of the verb 'clarar'
📝 In Action
(Tú) Claras la situación con tu explicación.
B1You clear up the situation with your explanation.
(Tú) Claras tu cabello con limón y sol.
B2You lighten your hair with lemon and sun.
💡 Grammar Points
Common Alternative
Most Spanish speakers use the verb 'aclarar' (to clarify) much more often than 'clarar.' 'Claras' is the 'tú' form for 'clarar' in the present tense.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
subjunctive
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: claras
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'claras' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'claras' and 'claro'?
'Claro' is the basic form (masculine singular adjective), meaning 'clear' or 'light.' 'Claras' is the feminine plural form, used to describe multiple feminine things (e.g., 'ideas claras') or, separately, as a noun meaning 'egg whites.'
When should I use 'claras' instead of 'blancas' (white)?
'Claras' means 'light' (in color or tone, like light blue or light gray) or 'transparent.' 'Blancas' only means the color 'white.' Egg whites are called 'claras' because they are clear/light, not because they are pure white.