Exemplificamos

Exemplificamos is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb exemplificar, meaning to illustrate or to provide examples. It is used to indicate that the speaker and others are clarifying a point by presenting concrete instances or cases.

Origin and variants: The standard modern form for the concept is ejemplificar (with the j). Exemplificar is a variant that appears in some dialects, older texts, or regional uses and is generally less common in contemporary Spanish. Both forms share the same root related to exemplum, meaning “example,” and the suffix -ificar, meaning “to make” or “to cause to be.” The main difference lies in orthography and pronunciation, with ejemplificar representing the more widespread conventional spelling.

Usage: Exemplificamos tends to appear in didactic, academic, or explanatory writing when introducing or supporting a point with examples. It can be followed by phrases like “con tres casos” or “a modo de ejemplo.” In everyday use, many speakers prefer ejemplificar, but exemplificar remains understandable and may occur in older texts or certain regional varieties.

Example: Exemplificamos el concepto con tres casos prácticos para clarificar la teoría. While ejemplificar is more common in modern Spanish, exemplificar is still recognized as a variant in some dictionaries and contexts. See also: ejemplificar, ilustrar, demostrar.