explorar
/eks-plo-RAR/
to explore
When referring to physical travel or discovery, 'explorar' means 'to explore'.
📝 In Action
Vamos a explorar la selva mañana por la mañana.
A2We are going to explore the jungle tomorrow morning.
Los niños exploraron cada rincón del parque.
B1The children explored every corner of the park.
El barco explorador llegó a la costa desconocida.
C1The exploration vessel arrived at the unknown coast.
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
Like many common Spanish verbs, 'explorar' follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar. If you know how to conjugate 'hablar' or 'caminar,' you know 'explorar'!
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Journey
'Explorar' emphasizes the active process of searching and discovering, not just arriving at a destination.
In the context of abstract ideas or problems, 'explorar' means 'to investigate'.
explorar(verb)
to investigate
?abstract idea or problem
to examine
?possibilities or options
📝 In Action
Necesitamos explorar nuevas opciones para reducir los costos.
B1We need to explore new options to reduce costs.
Ella exploró sus sentimientos antes de tomar una decisión.
B2She examined her feelings before making a decision.
El equipo decidió explorar la viabilidad del proyecto.
C1The team decided to investigate the feasibility of the project.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
Just like in English, 'explorar' can be used figuratively to mean 'thinking deeply about' or 'researching' something that isn't physical, like an idea or a solution.
In a medical setting, 'explorar' is used to mean 'to examine' a patient.
explorar(verb)
to examine
?medical or technical inspection
to probe
?a wound or structure
📝 In Action
El médico tuvo que explorar la rodilla del paciente para ver el daño.
B2The doctor had to examine the patient's knee to see the damage.
Los científicos exploraron los datos para encontrar patrones ocultos.
C1The scientists screened the data to find hidden patterns.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Contexts
In medical settings, 'explorar' is the standard verb used for a physical examination or looking inside the body.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
present
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: explorar
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es el mejor sinónimo de 'explorar' en la frase: 'El comité va a explorar todas las opciones'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'explorar' reflexivo (explorarse)?
Yes, 'explorarse' (to explore oneself) is used when discussing introspection or self-discovery, especially in psychological or philosophical contexts. For example: 'Necesita explorarse a sí mismo' (He needs to explore himself).