aclarado

Aclarado is the past participle of aclarar in Spanish. It functions as an adjective describing something that has been clarified or made clear. It can also denote the result of a clarification, though aclaración is more commonly used as a noun.

Etymology: the word comes from the verb aclarar, itself derived from the root of clarus (clear) with the prefix a- and the infinitive -ar ending, forming a term that conveys making something clear.

Usage: In editorial, legal, and everyday language, phrases such as "quedó aclarado" or "se aclaró la duda" indicate that ambiguity has been resolved. In journalism, it may introduce notes or statements that remove confusion. In the context of liquids and foods, "aclarado" can refer to a liquid that has been clarified, meaning impurities have been removed; related processes include settling, filtration, or racking.

Toponymy: Aclarado is also used as a place name in some Spanish-speaking regions, where it designates a geographic locality or district named for a characteristic or historical event.

See also: aclarar; aclaración; clarificación.