Expresivos (en. Expressive)

/eks.pɾeˈsi.βos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Having the ability to show feelings or thoughts clearly.
The paintings of that artist are very expressive.
Las pinturas de ese artista son muy expresivas.
That communicates or conveys emotions through gestures or words.
The actors in the theater are very expressive in their interpretations.
Los actores del teatro son muy expresivos en sus interpretaciones.
That uses language rich in nuances to convey messages.
His poetry is particularly expressive and moving.
Su poesía es particularmente expresiva y conmovedora.
That manifests itself through strong non-verbal communication.
The speech was so expressive that the audience was captivated.
El discurso fue tan expresivo que la audiencia quedó cautivada.

Etymology

From Latin 'expressivus', which means 'that expresses'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be very expressive
It means that a person shows their emotions clearly and effectively.
ser muy expresivo
expressive gestures
Refers to movements that convey feelings without the need for words.
gestos expresivos
expressive words
Vocabulary that powerfully conveys emotions and feelings.
palabras expresivas

Related Words

expression
Manifestation of feelings or thoughts.
expresión
to express
To make known what one feels or thinks.
expresar
expressiveness
Ability to show emotions.
expresividad
expressionism
Artistic movement that seeks to represent intense emotions.
expresionismo

Slang Meanings

A language that says a lot without being literal.
That painting is so expressive that it speaks for itself.
Esa pintura es tan expresiva que habla por sí sola.
When someone conveys a lot with just a look.
She has an expressive way of looking that says more than a thousand words.
Ella tiene una forma expresiva de mirar que dice más que mil palabras.