Explicador

Explicador is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese to refer to a person or device whose primary function is to provide explanations and facilitate understanding. It can describe a teacher, tutor, guide, or presenter who clarifies concepts, procedures, or phenomena for an audience. The word is commonly found in educational settings but also appears in science communication, museums, media formats, and online education as a label for those who explain topics in accessible ways.

Etymology and usage: explicador derives from the verb explicar, to explain, with the agentive suffix -dor. The form is gendered in some languages (explicador for a male, explicadora for a female). While in many contexts synonyms such as profesor, docente, or tutor may be used, explicador emphasizes the act of making explanations explicit and understandable.

Contexts and applications: in classrooms, an explicador may be a teacher or tutor who breaks down difficult material and answers questions. In museums or science centers, explicadores are staff or guides who provide live explanations of exhibits. In media and digital education, explicadores appear as presenters or formats (for example, explainer videos or explainer articles) designed to convey core ideas succinctly. In Portuguese-speaking regions, explicador is also widely used to denote someone who offers explanatory tutoring, including private or exam-focused help.

Related terms: related concepts include explicação (explanation), explicativo or explicativо (explanatory), and broader terms such as professor, docente, or tutor. The term highlights the communicative and didactic role of clarifying content for learners or audiences.