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aclaración

clarification

noun ah-klah-rah-SYOHN Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: From Latin clarificatio

Also means

explanation

Usage Note

Aclaración is the standard word for a clarifying statement or correction, whether in a legal document, a press release, or everyday conversation — pedir una aclaración means 'to ask for clarification.' It is slightly more formal than explicación and often implies correcting a previous misunderstanding rather than explaining something new.

Examples

"El ministro emitió una aclaración sobre sus palabras."

Natural Translation

The minister issued a clarification about his words.

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