Puoi spiegare di nuovo?
Can you explain again?
Language note: Useful in complex or technical contexts.
Culture note: Kindness goes a long way when asking for repetition.
Context: The tourist wants Maria to clarify a concept they didn't understand.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Puoi
[PWOH-ee]
Can you
A polite way to ask someone to do something.
Puoi spiegare di nuovo la lezione?
Can you explain the lesson again?
spiegare
[spee-eh-GAH-reh]
explain
To make something clear.
Devi spiegare le istruzioni di nuovo.
You need to explain the instructions again.
di
[dee]
again
Once more; another time.
Voglio ascoltare la canzone di nuovo.
I want to listen to the song again.
nuovo
[NWAW-voh]
again
Repetition of something previously done.
Puoi spiegare di nuovo come cucinare?
Can you explain how to cook again?
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