Por ___, ___.
Because of ___, ___.
Por problemas de agenda, lo movimos a la tarde.
Because of scheduling problems, we moved it to the afternoon.
Por lluvia, cancelaron la caminata.
Because of rain, they canceled the walk.
Spanish - Simple Explanations
Lesson 44 of 159
Goal: Say the reason, the point, and check understanding
Free Spanish lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.
Welcome — today we keep things clear and friendly. In this lesson you'll practice short phrases that help you explain why, what you mean, and whether someone understands.
Level B1: This lesson focuses on useful conversational frames for giving simple explanations and checking understanding. You'll learn phrases like 'Por ___, ___.' and '¿Tiene sentido?' and practice them in a short dialogue and quick quizzes. Lesson 44 keeps it practical: explain cause, state the main point, and confirm clarity.
After this lesson you'll be able to:
- Use short Spanish frames to explain causes, purposes, and conditions.
- Clarify your point and check if someone understood.
- Practice speaking these B1-level phrases naturally in conversation.
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1. Reading + Listening Practice
Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.
Lo que quiero decir es ___.
What I mean is ___.
Lo que quiero decir es que necesitamos más tiempo.
What I mean is that we need more time.
Lo que quiero decir es: no hay prisa para terminar hoy.
What I mean is: there is no rush to finish today.
En pocas palabras, ___.
In simple words, ___.
En pocas palabras, tenemos que priorizar las tareas.
In simple words, we have to prioritize the tasks.
En pocas palabras, la app guarda todo automáticamente.
In short, the app saves everything automatically.
La idea es ___.
The idea is to ___.
La idea es simplificar el proceso para ahorrar tiempo.
The idea is to simplify the process to save time.
La idea es crear un documento con los pasos.
The idea is to create a document with the steps.
Hacemos esto para ___.
We do this to ___.
Hacemos esto para evitar errores futuros.
We do this to avoid future mistakes.
Hacemos esto para ahorrar tiempo en las reuniones.
We do this to save time in meetings.
Si ___, entonces ___.
If ___, then ___.
Si llueve, entonces cancelamos la actividad.
If it rains, then we cancel the activity.
Si terminas temprano, entonces puedo revisar tu trabajo.
If you finish early, then I can check your work.
No es tan difícil como suena.
It's not as difficult as it sounds.
No es tan difícil como suena; puedo mostrarte los pasos.
It's not as difficult as it sounds; I can show you the steps.
No es tan difícil como suena, solo requiere práctica.
It's not as difficult as it sounds; it just takes practice.
Básicamente, ___.
Basically, ___.
Básicamente, necesitamos menos reuniones y más acción.
Basically, we need fewer meetings and more action.
Básicamente, el sistema hace las copias de seguridad solo.
Basically, the system backs up automatically.
¿Tiene sentido?
Does that make sense?
Te expliqué el proceso, ¿tiene sentido?
I explained the process to you—does that make sense?
Voy a resumir otra vez, ¿tiene sentido hasta ahora?
I'll summarize again—does it make sense so far?
Lo principal es ___.
The main point is ___ .
Lo principal es terminar las tareas más urgentes.
The main point is to finish the most urgent tasks.
Lo principal es comunicarnos con claridad.
The main point is to communicate clearly.
Funciona así: ___.
It works like this: ___ .
Funciona así: subes el archivo y el sistema lo procesa.
It works like this: you upload the file and the system processes it.
Funciona así: primero creas la cuenta, luego confirmas por correo.
It works like this: first create the account, then confirm by email.
Es una forma de ___.
It's a way to ___ .
Es una forma de mejorar la eficiencia sin aumentar costos.
It's a way to improve efficiency without increasing costs.
Es una forma de compartir información rápidamente.
It's a way to share information quickly.
La razón es que ___.
The reason is that ___ .
La razón es que necesitamos más tiempo para preparar todo.
The reason is that we need more time to prepare everything.
La razón es que hubo un error en el sistema.
The reason is that there was an error in the system.
2. Conversational Listening Practice
Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.
Anna explains why they moved a meeting and checks understanding.
Why did they move the meeting?
Anna
Funciona así: primero revisamos los puntos principales, luego abrimos tiempo para preguntas.
It works like this: first we review the main points, then we open time for questions.
David
Por problemas de agenda, ¿lo cambiaron de la mañana a la tarde?
Because of scheduling problems, did you change it from morning to afternoon?
Anna
Sí. Lo que quiero decir es que así todos pueden asistir.
Yes. What I mean is that this way everyone can attend.
David
En pocas palabras, movimos la reunión para acomodar a todos.
In short, we moved the meeting to accommodate everyone.
Anna
No es tan difícil como suena. Hacemos esto para ser más eficientes.
It's not as difficult as it sounds. We do this to be more efficient.
David
¿Tiene sentido? Entonces puedo avisar al equipo.
Does that make sense? Then I can tell the team.
3. Guided Practice
Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.
Choose the best Spanish phrase to ask if your explanation was clear.
Which phrase begins a simple step-by-step explanation?
Pick the phrase that best summarizes a long explanation in a short way.
Which phrase would you use to point out the most important idea?
After the long explanation, the teacher said: In short, ...
Después de la explicación larga, el profesor dijo: ____
When explaining the process to a new colleague, she began: It works like this: ...
Al explicar el proceso a un nuevo colega, ella comenzó: ____
When the team seemed confused, he asked: Does that make sense?
Cuando el equipo parecía confundido, preguntó: ____
Match the core phrases
Match the extra phrases
4. Speaking Practice
Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).
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Say this phrase out loud:
Por ___, ___.
Because of ___, ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
Lo que quiero decir es ___.
What I mean is ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
En pocas palabras, ___.
In simple words, ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
La idea es ___.
The idea is ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
Hacemos esto para ___.
We do this to ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
Si ___, entonces ___.
If ___, then ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
No es tan difícil como suena.
It's not as difficult as it sounds.
Say this phrase out loud:
Básicamente, ___.
Basically, ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
¿Tiene sentido?
Does that make sense?
Say this phrase out loud:
Lo principal es ___.
The main point is ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
Funciona así: ___.
It works like this: ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
Es una forma de ___.
It's a way to ___.
Say this phrase out loud:
La razón es que ___.
The reason is that ___.