Explicar
Explain
Language note: 'Explicar' sounds like 'iss-PLEE-car', not 'eks'.
Culture note: It's common to ask for explanations, as the language has many idiomatic expressions.
Context: The tourist needs additional explanation to fully grasp the information.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Explicar
[Ehs-plee-kar]
To explain
To make something clear or easy to understand.
O professor vai explicar o conceito.
The teacher is going to explain the concept.
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