explained to me
Mira, él me explicó que aquella historia no es la historia real.
Look, he explained to me that that story isn't the real story.
— Las noches de Cabiria (1957)
He explained the rule to me.
Tom me explicó el problema.
Tom explained the problem to me.
Tom me explicó su posición.
Tom explained his position to me.
Ella me explicó que tiramos demasiada basura.
She explained to me that we throw away too much trash.
He explained the matter to me.
Él me explicó que no tenía dinero.
He explained to me that he had no money.
Tom me explicó la situación.
Tom explained the situation to me.
Después de haber hablado con él me quedé más tranquila porque me explicó todo con calma.
After speaking with him, I felt calmer because he explained everything to me calmly.