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How do you say "can you explain this" in Spanish?
¿Puedes explicar esto
In Spanish, "can you explain this" is ¿Puedes explicar esto.
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Pronunciation
Say '¿Puedes explicar esto' by keeping the vowels short and pure, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and remember stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable. Also, blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them.
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
Say '¿Puedes explicar esto' as if you genuinely needed it for can you explain this right now, giving the words a sense of urgency that helps them stick.
Related words
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- 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 ¿puedes ayudarme con los deberes
- whats the word for ¿cómo se dice eso?
- 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?
Say '¿Puedes explicar esto' by keeping the vowels short and pure, tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and remember stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable. Also, blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them.
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?
¿Puedes explicar esto is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can you explain this).
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