Expreso (en. Express)

/eksˈpɾeso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Train or bus that makes the journey without intermediate stops.

Example Sentence: I took an express train to arrive faster at my destination.

Tomé un expreso para llegar más rápido a mi destino.

Definition: Letter or package sent urgently.

Example Sentence: He sent the document via express service.

Envió el documento por servicio expreso.

adjective

Definition: Done quickly.

Example Sentence: I requested an express service to avoid delays.

Solicité un servicio expreso para evitar demoras.

Definition: Expressed clearly and directly.

Example Sentence: His opinion was express and straightforward.

Su opinión fue expreso y sin rodeos.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'expressus', meaning 'expressed' or 'manifested'.

Common Phrase: express transport

Common Phrase Meaning: Form of transport that does not make intermediate stops.

transporte expreso

Common Phrase: express shipping

Common Phrase Meaning: Fast and urgent shipping service.

envío expreso

Common Phrase: express message

Common Phrase Meaning: Clear and direct message without ambiguity.

mensaje expreso

Related Word: expression

Related Word Description: Act of manifesting something clearly.

expresión

Related Word: expressiveness

Related Word Description: Ability to express emotions or feelings.

expresividad

Slang Meaning: Express in the context of doing something quickly.

Slang Example: Let's go to the movies express, there's no time to waste.

Vamos al cine expreso, no hay tiempo que perder.

Slang Meaning: Use of 'express' to refer to something clearly.

Slang Example: He spoke express about his intentions.

Habló expreso sobre sus intenciones.