clarify it

[KLAR-uh-fy it]
verb phrase
esclarecer isso
1. to make something clear or easier to understand; to explain or remove confusion about something
Could you clarify it for me? I didn't understand the instructions.
Você poderia esclarecer isso para mim? Eu não entendi as instruções.
2. to purify or remove impurities from a liquid
We need to clarify it before using the oil in cooking.
Precisamos esclarecer isso antes de usar o óleo para cozinhar.
In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'esclarecer isso' is the formal and widely accepted translation used in both professional and casual settings. In American English, 'clarify it' is commonly used in business meetings, academic discussions, and everyday conversations when someone needs additional explanation or understanding.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explain itclear it upmake it clearilluminate it
Antonyms / Antônimos
confuse itobscure itcomplicate itmuddy it

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esclarecer isso
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
esclarecer isso / deixar isso claro
commonly used interchangeably
São Paulo
esclarecer isso
standard business and formal usage
Portugal
esclarecer isso / aclarar isso
similar usage but 'aclarar' more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

clarificationclarityclearexplanationunderstand

Related Idioms & Phrases

clarify the air
clarify the record
clarify one's position
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