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Verbos de Acción Verbal - Verbos para Explicaciones

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren a explicaciones como "aclarar", "definir" y "elaborar".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to explain
to explain
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

explicar

explicar

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
to clarify
to clarify
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

aclarar, clarificar

aclarar, clarificar

Ex: The professor clarified the complex concept by giving real-life examples. 
to clear up

to explain or resolve confusion, making something easier to understand or less ambiguous

aclarar, esclarecer

aclarar, esclarecer

Ex: The professor took the time to clear up any misunderstandings about the assignment during office hours. 
to spell out

to clearly and explicitly explain something

explicar claramente, detallar

explicar claramente, detallar

Ex: She spelled the instructions out for the team, providing step-by-step details on how to complete the task. 
to simplify

to make something easier or less complex to understand, do, etc.

simplificar

simplificar

Ex: The teacher simplified the math problem to help the students grasp the concept. 
to define
to define
[Verbo]

to say the meaning of an expression or word, particularly in a dictionary

definir

definir

Ex: The teacher regularly defines unfamiliar words for the students in the class. 
to elaborate

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

dar más detalles

dar más detalles

Ex: The author elaborated on the historical context to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the events. 
to expand on

to provide more details, information, or a more comprehensive explanation about a particular topic or idea

ampliar, desarrollar

ampliar, desarrollar

Ex: Can you please expand on your proposal so that we have a clearer understanding of your ideas? 
to summarize

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

resumir

resumir

Ex: After reading the lengthy report, she asked her colleague to summarize the main findings for her. 
to sum up
to sum up
[Verbo]

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

resumir, hacer un resumen de

resumir, hacer un resumen de

Ex: To save time, the presenter decided to sum the discussion up quickly. 
to outline
to outline
[Verbo]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

resumir

resumir

Ex: Before writing the essay, the student outlined the main ideas to organize the structure. 
to paraphrase

to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words

parafrasear

parafrasear

Ex: The student paraphrased the paragraph to demonstrate a clear understanding of the concept. 
to encapsulate

to represent something in a short and brief manner

resumir, sintetizar

resumir, sintetizar

Ex: In her final remarks, the speaker encapsulated the key themes of the conference. 
to recap
to recap
[Verbo]

to give a brief summary, especially by reviewing key points or events

recapitular, hacer un resumen

recapitular, hacer un resumen

Ex: At the end of the meeting, the manager recapped the main decisions and action items. 
to specify
to specify
[Verbo]

to clearly define or state specific details, characteristics, or requirements

especificar,  detallar

especificar, detallar

Ex: In the meeting agenda, please specify the topics you'd like to discuss. 
to depict
to depict
[Verbo]

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

describir

describir

Ex: The artist’s work often depicts scenes from daily life in a vibrant style. 
to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to describe something or someone through words

describir, pintar

describir, pintar

Ex: The author portrays the protagonist as a courageous and determined individual. 
to describe

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

describir

describir

Ex: He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem. 
to profile
to profile
[Verbo]

to provide a detailed description of someone or something

perfilar, hacer un perfil de

perfilar, hacer un perfil de

Ex: The magazine decided to profile the successful entrepreneur, delving into his journey and achievements. 
to demonstrate

to explain something by providing examples, doing experiments, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: The biologist demonstrated the process of photosynthesis using a leaf and a light source. 
to detail
to detail
[Verbo]

to explain something thoroughly and with specific information

explicando algo en detalle

explicando algo en detalle

Ex: In the report, the researcher detailed the methodology used in the experiment, ensuring transparency and reproducibility. 
to characterize

to describe the qualities of someone or something in a certain manner

calificar

calificar

Ex: The historian characterized the Renaissance period as a time of cultural rebirth and artistic innovation. 
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