Expresaban (en. Expressed)
/eks.pɾe.'sa.βan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To communicate or manifest something with words, gestures, or in an artistic way.
The artists expressed their feelings through their works.
Los artistas expresaban sus sentimientos a través de sus obras.
To make something clear, to make a thought or emotion evident.
They expressed their discontent during the meeting.
Ellos expresaban su descontento durante la reunión.
To transmit information or an idea to others.
The students expressed their opinions about the project.
Los estudiantes expresaban sus opiniones sobre el proyecto.
Etymology
From Latin 'expressare', which means 'to bring out' or 'to let out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to express an opinion
To make known a viewpoint on a subject.
expresar una opinión
to express feelings
To manifest emotions or mood states.
expresar sentimientos
as they expressed
While they communicated or manifested their ideas.
a medida que expresaban
Related Words
to express oneself
To pronounce or manifest thoughts and emotions.
expresarse
expression
The act of showing or communicating something.
expresión
expressive
That has the ability to express emotions and feelings.
expresivo
Slang Meanings
To speak sincerely.
When they open up, they sometimes express painful things.
Cuando se sinceran, a veces expresan cosas dolorosas.
To say what one feels without a filter.
She always expresses what she feels, without worrying.
Ella siempre expresa lo que siente, sin preocuparse.