Inklingo

explicado

ex-plee-KAH-doh/ekspliˈkaðo/

explicado means explained in Spanish (to describe something that has been made clear).

explained

Also: accounted for
A teacher pointing to a bright, glowing lightbulb on a chalkboard to show clarity.

📝 In Action

El tema ha sido explicado claramente por el profesor.

A2

The topic has been explained clearly by the teacher.

He explicado el plan tres veces.

A1

I have explained the plan three times.

Todo está bien explicado en el manual.

B1

Everything is well explained in the manual.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aclarado (clarified)
  • expuesto (stated/set forth)

Antonyms

  • confuso (confusing)
  • inexplicado (unexplained)

Common Collocations

  • bien explicadowell explained
  • recién explicadojust explained
  • haber explicadoto have explained

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "explicado" in Spanish:

accounted forexplained

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: explicado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'explicado' with the helper verb 'haber'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
explicar(to explain)Verb
explicación(explanation)Noun
explicativo(explanatory)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'explicatus', which literally means 'unfolded.' Imagine unfolding a piece of paper to show someone what is written inside—that's how we get the meaning of making something clear.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: explicateFrench: expliqué

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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).