Spanish Phrase
¿Puedes describir claramente el problema?
Meaning
A polite request asking someone to give a clear, detailed description of the issue at hand. The speaker expects a concise, understandable explanation.
When to use
Use this sentence in customer‑service calls, tech‑support chats, classroom discussions, or any situation where you need a precise explanation of a difficulty.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Puedesdescribirclaramenteelproblema?
Poder (puedes)
The verb poder in present tense, second person singular (tú). It expresses ability or permission.
Infinitive (describir)
After poder, the main verb stays in its infinitive form.
Adverb (claramente)
Adverbs of manner end in -mente and modify the verb, indicating *how* the action is performed.
Definite article (el)
Spanish nouns usually need a definite article; 'el' marks the masculine singular noun 'problema'.
Interrogative punctuation
Spanish questions are enclosed by opening (¿) and closing (?) marks.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes describir claramente el problema?
Can you describe the problem clearly?
Claro, la pantalla se queda en negro cada vez que intento abrir la aplicación.
Sure, the screen goes black every time I try to open the app.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Puedes describir claro el problema?
‘Claro’ is an adjective meaning ‘clear’; you need the adverb ‘claramente’ to modify the verb.
¿Puedes describir claramente el problema?
When speaking formally, use the conditional ‘podría describir’ instead of the informal ‘puedes describir’.
↔Alternatives
¿Podrías explicar el problema con claridad?
Could you explain the problem clearly?
¿Puedes detallar el problema de forma clara?
Can you detail the problem in a clear way?
¿Me puedes decir exactamente cuál es el problema?
Can you tell me exactly what the problem is?
Cultural Tip
The form '¿Puedes…?' is informal and suitable when speaking to peers or customers you have a friendly rapport with. In a formal context (e.g., speaking to a manager or a client you don't know well) switch to the conditional: '¿Podría describir claramente el problema?'. Also, avoid mixing 'claro' (an adjective) with a verb; the correct adverb is 'claramente'.