Spanish Explanation Phrases
Master 1 essential Spanish phrases for explanations with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish explanations Phrases
Learn to explain things clearly in Spanish using connecting phrases, examples, and clarifying expressions. Master the language of teaching, describing, and making concepts understood in Spanish.
When to Use These Phrases
Structure explanations with connectors: "Primero... después... finalmente" (First... then... finally). Give examples with "por ejemplo" (for example). Clarify with "es decir" (that is to say) or "en otras palabras" (in other words).
Learning Tips for explanations Phrases
- Start explanations: "Déjame explicar" (Let me explain) or "Lo que pasa es que..." (What happens is...)
- Use connectors: porque (because), entonces (so/then), así que (so), por eso (for that reason)
- Check understanding: "¿Tiene sentido?" (Does it make sense?) or "¿Se entiende?" (Is it understood?)
- Rephrase: "En otras palabras..." (In other words...) or "Dicho de otra manera..." (Said another way...)
Essential explanations Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for explanations situations
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish explanations Phrases
How do you say "Let me explain" in Spanish?
"Déjame explicar" (informal) or "Permítame explicar" (formal), "Te explico" (I'll explain to you), "Voy a explicar" (I'm going to explain), or "Lo que pasa es que..." (What's happening is that...).
What are connecting words for explanations in Spanish?
Use "porque" (because), "por eso" (for that reason), "así que" (so), "entonces" (then/so), "por lo tanto" (therefore), "sin embargo" (however), "además" (besides), "es decir" (that is to say).
How do you give examples in Spanish?
"Por ejemplo" (for example), "como por ejemplo" (such as for example), "pongamos por caso" (let's say for instance), or simply list with "como" (such as): "Frutas como manzanas, plátanos..." (Fruits such as apples, bananas...).
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