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How do you say "can you explain this" in Spanish (Latin America)?
¿Puedes explicar esto
In Spanish (Latin America), "can you explain this" is ¿Puedes explicar esto.
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Pronunciation
Try PUE-des e-xpli-KAR E-sto for "Puedes explicar esto" — keep the tongue relaxed for the r, and don't harden the c the way Spaniards sometimes do.
Grammar notes
¿Puedes explicar esto is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
can you explain this
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How to remember ¿Puedes explicar esto
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Related words
- how do you spell that ¿cómo se escribe eso?
- what does this word mean ¿qué significa esta palabra?
- i dont know the answer No sé la respuesta
- can you help me with my homework ¿Me puedes ayudar con la tarea?
- whats the word for ¿cuál es la palabra?
- how do you pronounce this ¿cómo se pronuncia esto?
- can you correct me ¿Puedes corregirme?
- i made a mistake Cometí un error
- lets practice together Practiquemos juntos
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Questions about ¿Puedes explicar esto
How do you pronounce ¿Puedes explicar esto?
Try PUE-des e-xpli-KAR E-sto for "Puedes explicar esto" — keep the tongue relaxed for the r, and don't harden the c the way Spaniards sometimes do.
Is ¿Puedes explicar esto formal or casual?
¿Puedes explicar esto is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is ¿Puedes explicar esto used in Spanish (Latin America)?
¿Puedes explicar esto is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can you explain this).
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