What does claro in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word claro in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use claro in Spanish.

The word claro in Spanish means light, clear, simple, light, light, clear, clearly, of course, Yeah, right!, clearing, light blue, light blue, light-blue, clear as water, of course, of course not!, of course!, clear and concise, make clear, make clear, it is clear that, loud and clear, loud and clear, loud and clear, speak frankly, have another thing coming, crystal clear, not be clear on, be unsure about, not do anything, be clear, clear up, be clear about, be sure about, be clear about, can forget about, see clearly. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word claro

light

adjetivo (con mucha luz)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Es una habitación muy clara porque le da el sol todo el día.

It's a very light room because the sun's on it all day.

clear, simple

adjetivo (fácil de comprender)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

A los niños hay que hablarles con un lenguaje claro.

You have to talk to children in simple language.

light

adjetivo (color: poco subido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Ana llevaba un vestido azul claro y unos zapatos oscuros.

Anna was wearing a light blue dress and dark shoes.

light

adjetivo (poco espeso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La crema pastelera que quieres preparar necesita chocolate claro.

The custard you want to make needs light chocolate.

clear

adjetivo (transparente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Anoche el cielo estaba tan claro que se veían todas las constelaciones.

Last night the sky was so clear you could see all the constellations.

clearly

adverbio (fácil de comprender)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

La profesora explica claro.

The teacher explains things clearly.

of course

interjección (informal (por supuesto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

—¿Tú también vas a ir a la fiesta? —¡Claro! Allá nos vemos.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Am I happy to see you? Of course I am!

Yeah, right!

interjección (coloquial (denota ironía)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

—¿Puedes hacerme la tarea de matemáticas? —¡Claro! Y, si quieres, yo mismo se la llevo a la profesora.

- Can you do my maths homework for me?- Yeah, right! If you want, I'll hand it in myself to the teacher!

clearing

nombre masculino (espacio con poca vegetación)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Los ciervos evitan los claros del bosque para no exponerse al peligro.

Deer avoid clearings in the forest so as not to expose themselves to danger.

light blue

locución nominal masculina (color azul pálido)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El azul claro es un color suave y fresco.

Light blue is a gentle and fresh color.

light blue, light-blue

locución adjetiva (azul: no oscuro)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

En el cuarto azul claro, el bebé dormía plácidamente en su cuna.

In the light-blue room, the baby slept peacefully in its crib.

clear as water

expresión (ser evidente)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Es claro como el agua que le gustas a Nicolás.

It is clear as water that Nicolas likes you.

of course

(enfatiza afirmación)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

¡Claro que quiero ir a la fiesta!

Of course I want to go to the party!

of course not!

locución interjectiva (enfatiza negativa)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

¡Claro que no! Yo jamás te he mentido.

Of course not! I have never lied to you.

of course!

locución interjectiva (por supuesto)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

¡Claro que sí! Podemos hacer la tarea juntos.

Of course! We can do our homework together.

clear and concise

locución adjetiva (sin divagaciones)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

El informe debe ser claro y conciso.

The report should be clear and concise.

make clear

locución verbal (aclarar con autoridad) (understanding)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Quiero dejar algo en claro: te quiero mucho.

I want to make something clear: I like you a lot.

make clear

locución verbal (aclarar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Quiero dejar en claro que no voy a renunciar.

I want to make it clear that I will not resign.

it is clear that

expresión (es evidente que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Está claro que hay una grave crisis social en el país. Está claro que Pedro no quiere vernos.

It's obvious that there's a serious social crisis in the country.

loud and clear

locución adjetiva (fácil de escuchar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

A mi abuela debes hablarle fuerte y claro.

loud and clear

locución adverbial (hablar con autoridad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Los profesores deben dirigirse a los estudiantes fuerte y claro.

loud and clear

locución adverbial (figurado (hablar sin tapujos) (figurative)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Dímelo fuerte y claro que no me voy a poner brava.

speak frankly

locución verbal (ser franco)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Su padre le habló muy claro: o aprueba todas las materias o se pone a trabajar.

have another thing coming

locución verbal (España: irónico (estar equivocado) (be persuaded of [sth] erroneously)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Juan lo lleva claro si cree que va a aprobar el examen.

John has another thing coming if he thinks he is going to pass the exam.

crystal clear

expresión (imposible más claro)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Ya te lo dije tres veces, más claro ni el agua.

I've already told you three times; it's crystal clear.

not be clear on, be unsure about

locución verbal (no comprender)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mucha gente no tiene claro el concepto del bien común.

not do anything

locución verbal (coloquial (omitir algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Pasó en blanco todo el día; no hizo ninguna comida.

He didn't do anything all day; he didn't make a single meal.

be clear

locución verbal (resultar evidente)

Queda claro que estos niños son los culpables.

It is clear that these children are the culprits.

clear up

locución verbal (figurado (concluir, deducir)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")

Después de hablar con él, sacamos en limpio las dudas que teníamos.

After talking with him, we cleared up the questions we had.

be clear about, be sure about

locución verbal (estar seguro de algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Tengo claro lo que quiero en la vida, ser doctor algún día.

I am clear about what I want in life: to be a doctor someday.

be clear about

locución verbal (comprender algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Martín tiene claro que no tiene que molestar a su hermano. Tengo claro lo que quiero en la vida: seré doctor algún día.

I'm clear about what I want in life: I'm going to be a doctor one day.

can forget about

locución verbal (España, coloquial (que se olvide)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Juan lo tiene claro si cree que va a aprobar el examen.

Juan can forget about it if he thinks he's going to pass the exam.

see clearly

locución verbal (entender)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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