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Spanish Phrase

¿Me lo puedes explicar con más detalle?

/me lo ˈpweðes ekspliˈkaɾ kon ˈmas deˈtaʝe/
Meaning"Can you explain it to me in more detail?"
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Meaning

A polite request asking someone to give a more thorough explanation of something that has just been mentioned. It conveys curiosity and a desire for clarity.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need a deeper understanding of a concept, instruction, or story—whether in a classroom, a meeting, or a casual conversation. It works in both formal and informal settings, though adding ‘por favor’ can make it extra courteous.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Melopuedesexplicarconmásdetalle?

1

Indirect object pronoun (Me)

‘Me’ indicates the speaker is the recipient of the action, equivalent to ‘to me’ in English.

2

Direct object pronoun (Lo)

‘Lo’ replaces a masculine or neutral noun that is being explained, meaning ‘it’.

3

Poder + infinitive (puedes explicar)

The verb ‘poder’ (can) is conjugated in present 2nd person singular and is followed by an infinitive verb.

4

Prepositional phrase (con más detalle)

‘Con’ introduces the manner, ‘más’ adds the comparative ‘more’, and ‘detalle’ (singular) means ‘detail’.

5

Question marks

Spanish uses opening (¿) and closing (?) question marks for all interrogative sentences.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Me lo puedes explicar con más detalle?

Can you explain it to me in more detail?

Claro, te lo explicaré paso a paso y con ejemplos.

Sure, I’ll explain it step by step and with examples.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Me lo puedes explicar con más detalles?

    ‘Detalle’ should stay singular after ‘más’; using the plural sounds awkward in this fixed expression.

  • ¿Puedes explicarme con más detalle?

    While ‘¿Me lo puedes explicar?’ is correct, swapping the order to ‘¿Puedes explicarme lo…?’ changes the structure and can be confusing for beginners.

  • ¿Me puedes explicar con más detalle?

    Avoid omitting the pronoun ‘lo’; without it the sentence loses the reference to what is being explained.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Podrías explicármelo con más detalle?

    Could you explain it to me in more detail?

  • ¿Me lo puedes aclarar un poco más?

    Can you clarify it a bit more for me?

  • ¿Puedes darme más información?

    Can you give me more information?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries it’s common to add ‘por favor’ after the request (e.g., ‘¿Me lo puedes explicar con más detalle, por favor?’). Also, remember that ‘detalle’ stays singular; saying ‘más detalles’ is grammatically possible but sounds less natural in this specific construction.