clārus
The English phrase 'clear' is translated into Latin as clārus.
The adjective clārus is used to describe something that is free of ambiguity or doubt. It is important to note that in Latin, this word often carries additional connotations of being 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'illustrious/famous' beyond the simple sense of being easy to understand.
Meaning: free of ambiguity or doubt (adj)
Which one should you use?
While clārus can mean 'clear' in the sense of being easy to understand, it also frequently carries the connotation of being 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'illustrious/famous' in Latin.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular is clārus, the feminine singular is clāra and the neuter singular is clārum. The masculine plural form is clārī. The form clārae can function as either the feminine singular genitive or the feminine plural nominative/vocative. If you need to express the action of removing obstructions or impediments, use the related verb purgō.
Did you know?
- The Latin word clārus is the root of the English term 'clairvoyant', which literally translates to 'clear seeing'.
- The English word 'clarion' derives from clārus because the piercing sound of a trumpet was considered 'clear' and unmistakable.
- In Roman social life, clārus was often used as a title of respect to describe an 'illustrious' person of high nobility and renown.
Examples in context
- Hoc est clarum.This is clear.
- Argumentum clarum est.The argument is clear.
- Res est evidens.The matter is clear.
- Sententia evidens erat.The sentence was clear.
- Haec res est perspicua.This matter is clear.
- Explicatio perspicua est.The explanation is clear.
- Verbum pellucidum.The word is clear.
- Hic locus est pellucidus.This place is clear.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a lesson.
- ClaudiaMarce, visne auxilium in hac parte?Marcus, do you want help with this part?
- MarcusNon opus est, nam textus est clārus.It is not necessary, for the text is clear.
- ClaudiaBene, tunc legere possumus.Good, then we can read.
- MarcusIta, omnia nunc clārus sunt.Yes, everything is clear now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clear” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
