Expresiones (en. Expressions)

/eks.pɾe.si.o.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Ways to communicate thoughts or emotions.

Facial expressions can indicate how you feel.

Las expresiones faciales pueden indicar lo que sientes.

Phrases or expressions that have a specific meaning.

Idiomatic expressions are common in colloquial language.

Las expresiones idiomáticas son comunes en el lenguaje coloquial.

Gestures or movements that complement verbal language.

Body expressions are important in communication.

Las expresiones del cuerpo son importantes en la comunicación.

It derives from the Latin 'expressio', which means 'representation' or 'manifestation'.

facial expression

Reference to emotional manifestations reflected on the face.

expresión de la cara

popular expression

Phrase or saying that is widely known in a culture or community.

expresión popular

artistic expression

The way an artist communicates their feelings or ideas through their work.

expresión artística

gestures

Body movements that communicate meaning.

gestos

communications

Transmissions of information between people.

comunicaciones

languages

Communication systems in which words and expressions are used.

idiomas

To express oneself in a direct or straightforward manner.

When he spoke his mind, he was very expressive.

Cuando dijo lo que pensaba, fue muy expresivo.

To say something in a funny or sarcastic way.

His expressions are always a bit ironic.

Sus expresiones son siempre un poco irónicas.