explaining
-explicando
Present participle ofexplain.

explain

explain(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. explicar
Please explain to me the reasoning behind your argument.Por favor, explícame el razonamiento detrás de tu argumento.
b. aclarar
I don't understand this concept. Could you explain it to me?No entiendo este concepto. ¿Me lo podrías aclarar?
a. explicar
Is there any traumatic experience from his past that explains his reaction?¿Existe alguna experiencia traumática de su pasado que explica su reacción?
b. justificar
Her upbringing explains her rebellious behavior.Su crianza justifica su comportamiento rebelde.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. explicar
I know you're angry, but if you would just let me explain you'd understand everything.Sé que estás enojada, pero si me dejarías explicar entenderías todo.
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