Clarification makes an unclear point understandable.
The idea
Use aclarar with the point or confusion; an example can help.
| Persona | Presente |
|---|---|
| yo | aclaro |
| tú | aclaras |
| él / ella / usted | aclara |
| nosotros / nosotras | aclaramos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aclaráis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aclaran |
Examples
- Aclaro el plazo en mi correo.I clarify the deadline in my email.
- La profesora aclara la diferencia con un ejemplo.The teacher clarifies the difference with an example.
- ¿Puedes aclarar ese punto?Can you clarify that point?
- El informe aclara quién paga los gastos.The report clarifies who pays the costs.
- Ayer aclaramos la confusión en la reunión.Yesterday we cleared up the confusion at the meeting.
- Conviene aclarar las condiciones antes de firmar.It is advisable to clarify the conditions before signing.
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Watch out
Do not assume that clarifying a claim proves it true.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form: Yo ___ la fecha en la nota. (aclaro / aclaran)
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aclaro
aclaro: agrees with the speaker.
Choose the correct form: Ayer ella ___ el malentendido. (aclaró / aclaro)
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aclaró
aclaró: marks a completed action yesterday.
Choose the correct form: Queremos ___ la norma con un ejemplo. (aclarar / ocultar)
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aclarar
aclarar: names the action of making the rule clear.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: Yo ___ la fecha en la nota. (aclaro / aclaran)
Choose the correct form: Ayer ella ___ el malentendido. (aclaró / aclaro)
Choose the correct form: Queremos ___ la norma con un ejemplo. (aclarar / ocultar)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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