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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: The video explains how to use the new software step by step. 
to clarify
to clarify
[Verbo]

to make something clearer or easier to understand by explaining or providing more information

aclarar, clarificar

aclarar, clarificar

Ex: Could you clarify the difference between these two options? 
to clear up

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

aclarar, despejar dudas

aclarar, despejar dudas

Ex: The spokesperson cleared up any doubts about the new product by addressing common questions during the presentation. 

El portavoz aclaró cualquier duda sobre el nuevo producto abordando preguntas comunes durante la presentación.

to spell out

to clearly and explicitly explain something

explicar clara y explícitamente, detallar

explicar clara y explícitamente, detallar

Ex: They spelled the rules out for the participants, ensuring everyone understood the guidelines of the competition. 

Explicaron detalladamente las reglas a los participantes, asegurándose de que todos entendieran las pautas de la competencia.

to simplify

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

simplificar

simplificar

Ex: The chef decided to simplify the recipe by using fewer ingredients for a quick meal. 

El chef decidió simplificar la receta usando menos ingredientes para una comida rápida.

to define
to define
[Verbo]

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

definir

definir

Ex: Last week, she defined the key terms in the research paper during the presentation. 
to elaborate

to explain something in greater detail or provide more information about it

dar más detalles

dar más detalles

Ex: Daniel elaborated on his proposal during the meeting. 
to expand on

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

ampliar la información sobre algo, explicar un tema o idea de forma más completa

ampliar la información sobre algo, explicar un tema o idea de forma más completa

Ex: The author took the opportunity to expand on the historical context of the events mentioned in the book. 

El autor aprovechó la oportunidad para ampliar el contexto histórico de los eventos mencionados en el libro.

to summarize

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

resumir

resumir

Ex: The presenter used bullet points to summarize the key points of the presentation for the audience. 
to sum up
to sum up
[Verbo]

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

resumir, sintetizar

resumir, sintetizar

Ex: The teacher encouraged the students to sum up their findings in a brief paragraph. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a resumir sus hallazgos en un párrafo breve.

to outline
to outline
[Verbo]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

resumir

resumir

Ex: The speaker outlined the main points of the presentation on the whiteboard for clarity. 
to paraphrase

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

parafrasear

parafrasear

Ex: The presenter paraphrased the complex technical jargon to make it more accessible to a broader audience. 

El presentador parafraseó la jerga técnica compleja para hacerla más accesible a una audiencia más amplia.

to encapsulate

to represent something in a short and brief manner

resumir, sintetizar

resumir, sintetizar

Ex: The professor asked students to encapsulate their research findings in a one-page summary. 

El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que resumieran sus hallazgos de investigación en un resumen de una página.

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: The teacher recapped the lesson, emphasizing the key concepts before the students left. 

El profesor resumió la lección, enfatizando los conceptos clave antes de que los estudiantes se fueran.

to specify
to specify
[Verbo]

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

especificar,  detallar

especificar, detallar

Ex: The job description should specify the qualifications and skills required for the position. 
to depict
to depict
[Verbo]

to describe or portray someone or something in words, a story, film, or other form of expression

describir

describir

Ex: The author depicts the main character as ambitious but insecure. 
to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to describe someone or something in words in a particular way

describir,  retratar

describir, retratar

Ex: She portrays her childhood as a period of constant change. 
to describe

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

describir

describir

Ex: The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting. 
to profile
to profile
[Verbo]

to describe someone or something by presenting their important characteristics, background, or activities

perfilar,  describir

perfilar, describir

Ex: Emma was profiled in a magazine about emerging designers. 
to demonstrate

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

explicar

explicar

Ex: The speaker used statistical data to demonstrate the correlation between regular exercise and improved mental health. 
to detail
to detail
[Verbo]

to explain something thoroughly and with specific information

explicando algo en detalle

explicando algo en detalle

Ex: The car manual is designed to detail the proper maintenance procedures, ensuring the longevity of the vehicle. 
to characterize

to describe someone or something by stating their main qualities or nature

calificar

calificar

Ex: Daniel characterized his former manager as demanding but fair. 
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