adverbadverb

explícitamente

explicitly

Definition & meaning

Explícitamente means explicitly: in a clear, direct way that leaves little or no doubt about what is meant.

  • Lo dijo explícitamente. — “They said it explicitly.”
  • Está explícitamente prohibido. — “It is explicitly prohibited.”

Grammar & Word origin

It is an adverb formed from the adjective explícita , the feminine form of explícito , plus the adverb-forming suffix -mente.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • claramente — “clearly”; emphasizes clarity, but not necessarily that something is stated directly.
  • expresamente — “expressly”; often emphasizes that something was stated or intended in a specific way.

Antonym:

  • implícitamente — “implicitly”; meaning is suggested rather than directly stated.

Common phrases & collocations

  • decir explícitamente — to state explicitly
  • prohibir explícitamente — to prohibit explicitly
  • mencionar explícitamente — to mention explicitly

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Examples

El profesor explicó explícitamente las reglas al principio de la clase.adverb

The teacher explicitly explained the rules at the beginning of the class.

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