Expresaba (en. Expressed)

/eks.pɾeˈsa.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To manifest or communicate a thought, feeling, or idea.
She expressed her joy through music.
Ella expresaba su alegría a través de la música.
To graphically represent a concept or idea.
The artist expressed his emotions in every painting.
El artista expresaba sus emociones en cada cuadro.
To formulate in words what one feels or thinks.
The writer expressed his ideas in his novels.
El escritor expresaba sus ideas en sus novelas.

Etymology

From Latin 'expressare', which means 'to squeeze', 'to communicate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express a feeling
Communicating what one feels.
expresar un sentimiento
to express an opinion
Making a point of view known.
expresar una opinión
to express gratitude
Manifesting gratitude.
expresar gratitud

Related Words

expression
Manifestation of thoughts or feelings.
expresión
expressive
One who expresses or communicates emotions.
expresivo

Slang Meanings

To say what one thinks without reservations.
Don't stay silent, express what you feel.
No te quedes callado, expresa lo que sientes.
To make an emotion evident.
At that moment, she expressed happiness with every laugh.
En ese momento, ella expresaba felicidad con cada risa.