Explicártelo

Explicártelo is a Spanish verb phrase that translates directly to "to explain it to you." It is formed by combining the infinitive verb "explicar" (to explain) with the indirect object pronoun "te" (to you, informal) and the direct object pronoun "lo" (it).

The phrase is used in everyday conversation when one person wants to clarify or make something understood for another. For instance, if someone is confused about a concept, they might say "Necesito que me explicártelo mejor" (I need you to explain it to me better). Conversely, the person offering the explanation might say "Te lo voy a explicártelo paso a paso" (I am going to explain it to you step by step).

The placement of the pronouns "te" and "lo" attached to the infinitive is a common grammatical structure in Spanish when the infinitive is accompanied by direct or indirect object pronouns. Other variations exist depending on the level of formality and the specific pronouns involved, such as "explicárselo" (to explain it to him/her/you formal) or "explicármelo" (to explain it to me). The core meaning remains the same: the act of making something clear or understandable to someone.