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No. 11,477 in Spanish

expliquen

"Expliquen" means "they explain" or "you all explain" (formal command).

In a sentence

  • Por favor, expliquen el procedimiento con claridad.

    Please explain the procedure clearly.

    Here, "expliquen" is used as the imperative form of the verb 'explicar' directed at multiple people (second person plural, formal/informal in context).

  • Es importante que ellos expliquen su punto de vista.

    It is important that they explain their point of view.

    Here, "expliquen" is used as the subjunctive form of the verb 'explicar' for a hypothetical or desired action by 'ellos' (third person plural).

  • ¿Cómo sugieren que expliquen el tema a los estudiantes?

    How do you suggest they explain the topic to the students?

    In this sentence, "expliquen" appears again in the subjunctive mood, reflecting the action of 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' contingent upon the suggestion given.

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