explico
ex-PLEE-koh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Yo te explico cómo funciona el teléfono.
A1I'll explain to you how the phone works.
Siempre explico las reglas antes de empezar.
A2I always explain the rules before starting.
No me explico por qué llegó tarde.
B1I can't explain (to myself) why he arrived late.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Yo' Ending
In the present tense, most Spanish action words for 'I' end in -o. Just take 'explicar' and swap the -ar for -o.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Accent Trap
Mistake: "Using 'explicó' when you mean 'explico'."
Correction: Say 'explico' (emphasis on the 'pli') for 'I explain'. Say 'explicó' (emphasis on the 'o') for 'He/She explained'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Phrasing
Spanish speakers rarely say 'Yo explico'. They usually just say 'Explico' because the -o ending already tells us you are talking about yourself.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: explico
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'I explain the problem' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'explico' mean the same as 'I'm explaining'?
Yes! In Spanish, the simple present 'explico' can mean both 'I explain' and 'I am explaining' depending on the situation.
What is the difference between 'explico' and 'me explico'?
'Explico' means 'I explain [something]'. 'Me explico' is a common way to ask 'Am I being clear?' or 'Do you understand what I'm saying?'