Expresamente (en. Expressly)

/eks.pɾe.saˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Explicitly, without any ambiguity.
The contract was expressly signed by both parties.
El contrato fue firmado expresamente por ambas partes.
Intentionally and deliberately.
The decision was made expressly to avoid confusion.
La decisión fue tomadas expresamente para evitar confusiones.
With clarity and precision in communication.
He was expressly told not to do it.
Se le indicó expresamente que no debía hacerlo.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'expressamente', which means 'in an expressed or declared manner.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

expressly stated
Said clearly and without ambiguity.
dicho expresamente
expressly prohibited
Regulated explicitly as not allowed.
expresamente prohibido
exactly expressly
A formulation that emphasizes the exclusivity of the statement.
exactamente expresamente

Related Words

express
To manifest or communicate an idea or feeling.
expresar
expression
The way in which an idea or feeling is manifested.
expresión
express
That is direct and straightforward.
expreso

Slang Meanings

To clarify something directly and without beating around the bush.
In this meeting, I want the problems to be expressly discussed.
En esta reunión, quiero que se hable expresamente de los problemas.
To do it without any doubt or with total clarity.
I told you expressly, there’s no turning back.
Te lo dije expresamente, no hay marcha atrás.