Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Expresiva (en. Expressive)

    /eks-pre-'si-va/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That clearly manifests feelings or ideas.
    Her way of speaking is very expressive and moves everyone.
    Su manera de hablar es muy expresiva y conmueve a todos.
    That uses gestures or body language to communicate emotions.
    She is very expressive when telling stories.
    Es muy expresiva cuando cuenta historias.
    Related to artistic or emotional expression.
    The painting is very expressive and captures the viewer's attention.
    La pintura es muy expresiva y capta la atención del espectador.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'expressivus', meaning 'that expresses'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give free rein to the expressive
    Allowing emotions to manifest without restriction.
    dar rienda suelta a lo expresivo
    to be an expressive person
    Being someone who communicates their feelings clearly and effectively.
    ser una persona expresiva
    expressive art
    A form of art that conveys intense emotions and feelings.
    arte expresivo

    Related Words

    expression
    Action of manifesting something through words or gestures.
    expresión
    to express
    To manifest something through speech or behavior.
    expresar
    expressiveness
    Ability to manifest emotions or ideas effectively.
    expresividad

    Slang Meanings

    To have a very clear way of communicating feelings.
    Marta is quite expressive; she always speaks with passion.
    Marta es bastante expresiva, siempre habla con pasión.
    To use exaggerated gestures while speaking.
    Carlos is so expressive that he seems like an actor in a drama.
    Carlos es tan expresivo que parece un actor en un drama.