Claro can describe clarity, lightness or brightness depending on the noun and context.

The idea

It agrees with the noun: claro, clara, claros, claras. With color claro, claro agrees with color.

Examples

  • La explicación es clara y breve.The explanation is clear and brief.
  • Prefiero la camisa de color claro.I prefer the light-colored shirt.
  • La habitación es clara porque tiene ventanas grandes.The room is bright because it has large windows.
  • Las instrucciones están claras ahora.The instructions are clear now.
  • ¿Está claro el horario de mañana?Is tomorrow’s schedule clear?
  • El agua del lago es clara.The lake water is clear.

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Watch out

Clara can mean easy to understand for an explanation or bright for a room; the context chooses the sense.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the form agreeing with explicación: La explicación es ___. (clara / claro)

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    clara

    Clara agrees with the feminine singular noun explicación.

  2. Choose the form agreeing with horarios: Los horarios están ___. (claros / claras)

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    claros

    Claros agrees with the masculine plural noun horarios.

  3. Choose the adjective that fits the description: La explicación se entiende sin dificultad: es ___. (clara / confusa)

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    clara

    Clara fits an understandable explanation; confusa means confusing.

Use it today

Describe a clear explanation and a room with plenty of light.