explaining

ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ
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Translation of explaining from English into Spanish,

Noun

communication

the act of making something clear or understandable
  • Explaining complex ideas takes patience and skill.La explicación de ideas complejas requiere paciencia y habilidad.

Adjective

1.

clarifying

making something clear or understandable
  • The explaining notes helped students understand the topic.Las notas aclaratorias ayudaron a los estudiantes a entender el tema.
2.

justifying

providing reasons or justification
  • The explaining document outlined the reasons for the decision.El documento explicativo detalló las razones de la decisión.
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Expressions with explaining: examples in English and translations in Spanish

necesitar explicación
His sudden decision will take some explaining.
eso hay que explicarlo
You crashed the boss's car? That'll take some explaining.
autoexplicativo
claro
The instructions were self-explaining and easy to follow.

Synonyms and analogies of explaining in English

Examples of explaining in a sentence

  • His calm explaining of the safety rules kept everyone focused.
  • The explaining diagram clarified the complex concept.
  • Her explaining gestures made the instructions easy to follow.
  • The explaining notes helped clarify the complex topic.
  • An explaining letter was sent to all employees.
explain
ɪkˈspleɪn
Verb
tr./intr.
1.

clarify

make something clear or easy to understand
  • She explained the rules to the new players.Ella explicó las reglas a los nuevos jugadores.
2.

justify

give reasons for actions or events
  • He explained why he was late to the meeting.Él explicó por qué llegó tarde a la reunión.

Expressions with explain: examples in English and translations in Spanish

justificar
disculpar
He explained away his lateness by blaming the bus schedule.
aclarar
Please explain the steps to complete the task.
mostrar cómo funcionan las cosas
She explained the ropes to the interns on their first day.
reexplicar
aclarar
She had to re-explain the concept to the students.

Translations of "explaining" in Context ordered by category and frequency

explicando

The magazine featured an article explaining how a test-tube baby is conceived.

La revista publicó un artículo explicando cómo se concibe un bebé de probeta.

explicación

He took the manager's decision with a good grace, thanking her for explaining.

Aceptó la decisión de la jefa de buena gana, agradeciéndole la explicación.

explicativo

His explaining approach helped the team work through the challenging problem.

Su enfoque explicativo ayudó al equipo a resolver el problema desafiante.

explicado

Just tell me why you went away without explaining why.

Sólo dime por qué te fuiste sin haber explicado la razón.

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explaining: Examples and translations in context

She was explaining the problem when the line went dead suddenly.

Ella explicaba el problema cuando, de repente, se fue la línea.

Please be quiet while the teacher is explaining the lesson to us.

Por favor, guarden silencio mientras el profesor nos explica la lección.

The teacher was patient when explaining the difficult concept to her students.

La profesora fue paciente al explicar el concepto difícil a sus alumnos.

Listen carefully to get a sense of what the teacher is explaining.

Escucha con atención para hacerse una idea de lo que explica el profesor.

She shaved the truth when explaining how much the project really cost.

Ella maquilló la verdad al explicar cuánto costó realmente el proyecto.

After you cool off, try explaining how you feel without yelling.

Cuando te calmes, intenta explicar cómo te sientes sin gritar.

That doctor is well spoken of by patients for explaining everything clearly.

Ese médico es bien considerado por los pacientes por explicar todo con claridad.

He published a glossary explaining terms used in the vernacular of dockworkers.

Publicó un glosario que explicaba términos usados en la jerga de los estibadores.

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self-explainingtake some explaining
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