Expresa (en. Expresses)

/eksˈpɾesa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A way of expressing something specifically.
The express manner in which he spoke made his discontent clear.
La expresa manera en que habló dejó claro su descontento.
verb
Communicate or manifest an idea, feeling, or opinion.
She expresses her emotions through art.
Ella expresa sus emociones a través del arte.
Make something visible or evident.
The author expresses his vision of the world in his novels.
El autor expresa su visión del mundo en sus novelas.
Indicate something orally or in writing.
The politician expresses his point of view at the conference.
El político expresa su punto de vista en la conferencia.

Etymology

From Latin 'exprimere', which means 'to squeeze' or 'to bring out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

express your feelings
Manifest what you feel.
expresa tus sentimientos
is not clearly expressed
Does not communicate their ideas clearly.
no se expresa claramente
express what you think
Manifest your opinion or judgment.
expresa lo que piensas

Related Words

expression
Act of manifesting thoughts or feelings.
expresión
expressive
That communicates or manifests emotions.
expresivo
artistic expression
Manifestation of ideas through art.
expresión artística

Slang Meanings

Express what you feel straightforwardly.
When he gets angry, he always expresses what he feels bluntly.
Cuando se enoja, siempre expresa lo que siente sin tapujos.
This type of music expresses what many feel.
The lyrics of that song truly express the pain of a breakup.
La letra de esa canción realmente expresa el dolor de una ruptura.