esclareci

Esclareci is a Portuguese verb form. It is the first-person singular of the verb esclarecer in the pretérito perfeito do indicativo, used to express “I clarified” or “I explained.” The related verb esclarecer means to make clear, to clarify, or to shed light on something. The action is presented as completed in the past.

Etymology and meaning: esclarecer derives from the Portuguese root clare- (clear) with a prefix that conveys making or causing, akin to other verbs such as clarear and explicar. The sense is to render something clearer or more understandable than before.

Usage and context: Esclareci is commonly used when the speaker has provided explanation or corrected a misunderstanding. It appears in personal statements, reports, or ongoing communications where a clarification was given. It can refer to clarifying facts, questions, or positions in professional, academic, or informal contexts.

Examples:

- Eu esclareci todas as dúvidas dos clientes após a reunião. (I clarified all the clients’ doubts after the meeting.)

- Ela esclareceu que o anúncio não refletia a posição oficial. (She clarified that the announcement did not reflect the official position.)

- O porta-voz esclareceu o mal-entendido durante a conferência. (The spokesperson clarified the misunderstanding during the conference.)

Related forms: andere conjugations of esclarecer include esclareço (present: I clarify), esclarece, esclarece, esclarecemos, esclareceram, and other tenses. See also esclarecer, clarear, and explicar for related vocabulary.