How to Say "i explain" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i explain” is “explico” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
verbA1
making a concept or situation clear
Examples
Yo te explico cómo funciona el teléfono.
I'll explain to you how the phone works.
Siempre explico las reglas antes de empezar.
I always explain the rules before starting.
No me explico por qué llegó tarde.
I can't explain (to myself) why he arrived late.
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.
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'.
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