Spanish Explanation Phrases
Master 52 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
Complete List of explanations Phrases
at least
por lo menos
at the end of the day
al fin y al cabo
Basically
Básicamente
better late than never
Más vale tarde que nunca
By the way
Por cierto
First of all
Primero que nada
for example
por ejemplo
I am a tourist
Soy turista.
I am angry
Estoy enojado/a
I am looking for a job
Estoy buscando trabajo.
I am not sure
No estoy seguro/a
I am on a business trip
Estoy de viaje de negocios
I am scared
Tengo miedo
I don't know
No sé
I don't speak Spanish well
No hablo español bien
I have a lot of work
Tengo mucho trabajo
I have a meeting
Tengo una reunión
I have no idea
No tengo idea
I mean
o sea
I was about to
Iba a...
I will send you the file
Te enviaré el archivo.
I work as a...
Soy [profesión]
I work from home
Trabajo desde casa
I'm afraid not
Me temo que no.
I'm confused
Estoy confundido / Estoy confundida
I'm disappointed
Estoy decepcionado/a
I'm relieved
Estoy aliviado/a
I'm self-employed
Soy autónomo / autónoma
I'm unemployed
Estoy desempleado/a
I'm worried
Estoy preocupado/a
It depends
Depende
It doesn't matter
No importa
It is very difficult
Es muy difícil.
It is very easy
Es muy fácil
It makes sense
Tiene sentido
it seems to me that
Me parece que...
It's a long story
Es una larga historia
It's none of your business
No es asunto tuyo
Just in case
Por si acaso
Just kidding
Es broma
Kind of
Más o menos
literally
Literalmente
No problem
De nada
on my own
por mi cuenta
On the one hand
Por un lado
on the other hand
por otro lado
Right now
Ahora mismo
That's enough
Basta
That's what I mean
A eso me refiero
To be honest
Para ser honesto/a
What do you mean?
¿Qué quieres decir?
You are wrong
Estás equivocado/a
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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