How to Say "is explaining" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “is explaining” is “explica” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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)'.
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