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explícito

explicit

adjective ehks-PLEE-see-toh Rare

Origin: Latin explicitus (unfolded, made plain)

Also means

clear

Usage Note

Explícito means stated openly and in full detail, as opposed to implícito (implied). A contenido explícito content warning signals adult or graphic material. Learners should note the accent on the second syllable (esdrújula) — mispronouncing it as explicíto is a common error. The adverb is explícitamente.

Examples

"Las instrucciones son muy explícitas."

Natural Translation

The instructions are very explicit.

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