-ar verb irregular · spelling-change -car Intermediate

explicar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to explain

The subjunctive conjugation of explicar (irregular spelling-change -car, ranked #101). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo explique *
expliques *
él/ella/Ud. explique *
nosotros expliquemos *
vosotros expliquéis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. expliquen *

* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar subjunctive pattern.

Example sentence

Quiero que tú expliques más.

I want you to explain more.

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