Expresó (en. Expressed)

/eksˈpɾeso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To manifest or communicate something with words.
She expressed her opinion during the meeting.
Ella expresó su opinión durante la reunión.
To make known an idea or a feeling.
The author expressed his emotions in the book.
El autor expresó sus emociones en el libro.
To articulate clearly what one wishes to convey.
The teacher clearly expressed the instructions to the students.
El maestro expresó claramente las instrucciones a los estudiantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'expressare', which means 'to bring forth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express oneself freely
To speak without restrictions.
expresarse libremente
facial expressions
The visual signals of emotions on the face.
expresiones del rostro
to express an idea
To communicate a thought or concept.
expresar una idea

Related Words

express
Verb that means to manifest something with words.
expresar
expression
The act of communicating or manifesting something.
expresión
expressive
Having the ability to express feelings or ideas.
expresivo
expressiveness
The quality of what expresses or communicates.
expresividad

Slang Meanings

To speak clearly and directly.
When he was asked, he expressed at once what he thought.
Cuando le preguntaron, expresó de una vez lo que pensaba.
To communicate something with passion or anger.
He expressed himself very strongly when discussing the topic.
Se expresó muy fuerte al discutir el tema.