detallar
“detallar” means “to detail” in Spanish (to give a point-by-point account).
to detail
Also: to specify, to itemize
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El informe detalla todos los gastos del viaje.
B1The report details all the travel expenses.
Por favor, detalla los pasos que debemos seguir.
B1Please, list the steps we must follow in detail.
No es necesario detallar cada pequeña conversación.
B2It is not necessary to detail every little conversation.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence means 'I need you to detail the project'?
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From the noun 'detalle', which comes from the French word 'détail'. This French word originally meant 'a piece cut off' from a larger cloth.
First recorded: 18th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'detallar' mean the same as 'explicar'?
Almost! 'Explicar' is general (to explain), but 'detallar' is more specific—it means to explain every single little piece or step.
Can I use 'detallar' for a car (car detailing)?
Yes, in recent years, 'detallar un coche' has become common in the automotive world to mean a deep, professional cleaning and polishing.
Is it a common word?
Yes, especially in news, business, and education. You will hear it anytime someone is asking for more information.