How to Say "explains" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “explains” is “explica” — use 'explica' when referring to the act of making something clear or understandable, like explaining a concept, a process, or an idea..
explica
ess-PLEE-kah/eksˈpli.ka/
Examples
Mi madre siempre explica las recetas de cocina con mucha paciencia.
My mother always explains the cooking recipes with a lot of patience.
Usted explica el problema, y yo busco la solución.
You (formal) explain the problem, and I look for the solution.
El libro explica cómo funciona el motor paso a paso.
The book explains how the engine works step by step.
The Regular AR Ending
Since 'explicar' is a regular '-ar' verb, its third-person present form ends in '-a', just like 'habla' (he/she talks) or 'canta' (he/she sings).
Confusing Pronoun Reference
Mistake: “Using 'él explica' when you mean 'I explain' ('yo explico').”
Correction: 'Explica' means 'he/she/it' explains. Make sure you use 'explico' for 'I' or 'explicas' for 'you (informal)'.
declara
/deh-KLAH-rah//deˈklaɾa/
Examples
El gobierno declara el lunes como día festivo.
The government declares Monday as a holiday.
El testigo declara la verdad ante el juez.
The witness states the truth before the judge.
Ella declara sus impuestos cada año.
She declares her taxes every year.
Two-in-One Form
'Declara' can be a statement (He/she declares) or a command (Declare!). You can tell which is which by the context of the sentence.
Confusing 'Declarar' with 'Decir'
Mistake: “Using 'declara' for everyday speaking.”
Correction: Use 'declara' for formal or serious statements; use 'dice' for just saying something casual.
Explica vs. Declara
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