explicit

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BrE /ɪkˈspli.sɪt/ AmE /ɪkˈspli.sɪt/

adjective en → es

1 CLEAR/STRAIGHTFORWARD [attributive, predicative] B1

clear and easy to understand; not difficult or complicated

claro, explícito, directo

  • be explicit about something

Collocations explicit instructions · an explicit explanation

  • The directions were very explicit.

    Las indicaciones eran muy claras.

2 SEXUAL [attributive, predicative] B2

describing or showing sexual subjects in a clear and detailed way, especially in books or films

sexual explícito

  • be explicit about something

Collocations explicit sexual content · an explicit scene in a film

  • The movie has some very explicit scenes.

    La película tiene algunas escenas muy explícitas.

3 LEGAL [attributive, predicative] C1

stated clearly and officially in a document or agreement, such as a contract or law

expresado claramente en un documento legal

  • be explicit about something

Collocations explicit terms in a contract · an explicit statement of rights

  • The agreement was very explicit about the penalties for breaking it.

    El acuerdo era muy claro sobre las penalizaciones por incumplirlo.