explícitos

Explícitos is the plural form of the Spanish adjective explícito, used to describe something that is clearly stated, expressed, or shown in an overt and unambiguous way. It stands in contrast to implícitos, which refer to ideas or meanings that are suggested rather than directly expressed. The term is widely used across fields such as linguistics, law, media, and everyday language to indicate clarity and directness.

Etymology and meaning: explícito comes from the Latin explicitus, derived from explicare, meaning to unfold or explain. In Spanish, it is used to label statements, content, terms, or actions that are openly communicated or unambiguous.

Contexts of use:

- Linguistics and philosophy: explicit versus implicit knowledge or meaning, where explicit forms are those that can be stated or documented, while implicit forms are learned or inferred.

- Grammar and syntax: explicit pronouns or subjects are those clearly stated in the sentence, as opposed to zero or ellipsis where the subject is omitted.

- Contracts, rules, and communication: explicit terms are clearly expressed and agreed upon, reducing ambiguity; implicit terms arise from context or behavior.

- Media and content labeling: contenido explícito refers to material that includes graphic or adult content, profanity, or strong violence, often subject to age restrictions.

- Rhetoric: explicit statements express the speaker’s claim directly, whereas implied meaning relies on context and inference.

See also: implícito, contenido explícito, consentimiento explícito, términos explícitos.