explain poorly
[ɪkˈspleɪn ˈpɔrli]
verb phrase
explicar mal
1. to give a confused, unclear, or inadequate explanation of something; to fail to communicate something effectively
The teacher explained poorly, so most students didn't understand the concept.
O professor explicou mal, então a maioria dos alunos não entendeu o conceito.
2. to articulate or describe something in a way that is difficult to understand or follow
He explained poorly why he was late to the meeting.
Ele explicou mal por que estava atrasado para a reunião.
This phrase is commonly used in educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA to critique teacher performance. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'explicar mal' is direct and widely understood, while in casual American English, younger speakers might say 'that explanation was trash' or 'you explained that whack.'
NYC Slang
explain it whack / explain it trash
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