Translation of Italian word "spiegare" to English
spiegare
/spjeˈga.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'spiegare' means 'to explain' (To explain, to clarify). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, making something clear or understandable.
🇬🇧 English
to explain
Example
Il professore spiega la lezione di fisica con chiarezza.
The professor explains the physics lesson clearly.
Puoi spiegarmi come funziona questo dispositivo?
Can you explain to me how this device works?
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Common phrases
- spiegare qualcosa— to explain something
- Puoi spiegarmi come funziona questo dispositivo?— Can you explain to me how this device works?
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The Italian word "spiegare" means "to explain" in English.
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