Expresarse (en. Express oneself)

/eks.pɾeˈsaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To convey something through words or actions.
It is important to express oneself freely.
Es importante expresarse libremente.
To express emotions and thoughts through different forms of communication.
She knows how to express herself artistically.
Ella sabe cómo expresarse con arte.
To communicate ideas or feelings effectively.
She was never afraid to express herself in public.
Nunca tuvo miedo de expresarse en público.

Etymology

From Latin 'exprimere', which means 'to push out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

express oneself well
Communicate clearly and effectively.
expresarse bien
not knowing how to express oneself
Having difficulty in communicating thoughts or feelings.
no saber expresarse
express oneself through art
Using artistic forms to convey ideas or feelings.
expresarse a través del arte

Related Words

expression
The act of manifesting thoughts or feelings.
expresión
expressive
Having the ability to express or communicate.
expresivo
communication
The process of sharing information.
comunicación

Slang Meanings

To ramble
He doesn’t like to ramble; he prefers to express himself simply.
No le gusta tirar el rollo, prefiere expresarse de manera sencilla.
To let out what you have inside
Sometimes it’s necessary to let out what you have inside to be able to move forward.
A veces es necesario soltar lo que tienes dentro para poder seguir adelante.