describir

This is the 2623rd most frequent Spanish word.

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describir

To explain or detail the characteristics of something or someone.


In this sentence, 'describir' is used to request a narrative or explanation of past events.

Describe cómo fue tu día ayer.

Describe what your day was like yesterday.


Here, 'describir' refers to providing a detailed depiction or explanation of a specific scenario.

Él puede describir la situación con precisión.

He can describe the situation accurately.


In this case, 'describir' relates to the depiction or articulation of abstract concepts through creative means.

La poesía puede describir emociones difíciles de expresar con palabras comunes.

Poetry can describe emotions that are difficult to express with common words.