explicado
ex-plee-KAH-doh
📝 In Action
El tema ha sido explicado claramente por el profesor.
A2The topic has been explained clearly by the teacher.
He explicado el plan tres veces.
A1I have explained the plan three times.
Todo está bien explicado en el manual.
B1Everything is well explained in the manual.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Finished' Form
Explicado is a past participle. Think of it as the 'done' version of the action 'explicar' (to explain).
Using it with 'Haber'
When you use this word after 'haber' (to have), it always ends in -o, no matter who did the action. For example: 'Ellas han explicado' (They have explained).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Changing the ending with 'Haber'
Mistake: "Saying 'Ellas han explicadas'."
Correction: Always use 'explicado' after the helping verb 'haber'. Only change it to 'explicada' or 'explicados' if you are using it as a simple description (adjective) without 'haber'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Matching with Nouns
If you use this word to describe a feminine thing (like 'la lección'), remember to change the ending to 'explicada' so they match!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: explicado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'explicado' with the helper verb 'haber'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'explicado' ever change to 'explicada'?
Yes! It changes when it's describing a noun. For example, 'una lección explicada' (an explained lesson). But it stays as 'explicado' when it's part of a verb phrase like 'he explicado' (I have explained).
What is the difference between 'explicar' and 'explicado'?
Explicar is the action (to explain), while explicado is the result (explained).