explicado

Explicado is the past participle of the Spanish verb explicar, meaning “to explain.” It is used to form compound tenses with haber, as in he explicado, has explicado, ha explicado, hemos explicado, habéis explicado, han explicado, and in other perfect constructions such as había explicado or habrá explicado.

In addition to its verbal use, explicado functions as an adjective meaning "explained" or "clarified." It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies: un concepto explicado, dos conceptos explicados, una explicación explicada, las razones explicadas, etc. When the direct object precedes the participle in a sentence with haber, the participle may also show agreement in gender and number, as in Las razones ya han sido explicadas.

Explicado can also appear in the neuter phrase lo explicado, which refers to "what has been explained" or "the explanation given," as in Lo explicado durante la reunión fue suficiente para tomar una decisión.

Etymology and related forms: explicare comes from Latin explicare, meaning to unfold or unfold explanation. Related Spanish terms include explicable (able to be explained), explicación (an explanation), and explicativo/a (explanatory). While explicado and explicable share a common root, explicado unambiguously denotes something that has been explained, whereas explicable concerns the possibility of explanation.

Usage notes: Explicado is common in both formal and instructional writing, journalism, and everyday language when describing actions of explaining or the state of something that has been clarified. It should not be confused with explicable, which expresses potential rather than completed explanation.