Explain me or explain to me?

Can you explain the rule to me? Explain normally takes the thing explained first, then to + the person. Say explain the rule to me.

Instead of

~~Can you explain me the rule?~~

Say

Can you explain the rule to me?

Explain something to someone

Explain normally takes the thing explained first, then to + the person. Say explain the rule to me.

Con explain, normalmente va primero lo que explicas y después to + la persona. Di explain the rule to me.

Read each sentence, then make one of your own.