Express (en. Express)

/ɛksˈprɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To do or say something clearly and precisely.
She expresses her feelings sincerely.
Ella expresa sus sentimientos con sinceridad.
To convey a message or idea.
The artist expresses his vision through his work.
El artista expresa su visión a través de su obra.
To express an opinion or thought.
It is important to express your ideas in the meeting.
Es importante expresar tus ideas en la reunión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'expressus', which means 'expressed' or 'manifested'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to express a wish
To manifest what one wants or yearns for.
expresar un deseo
to express an opinion
To make known a personal judgment or assessment.
expresar una opinión
to express feelings
To communicate what one feels emotionally.
expresar sentimientos

Related Words

expression
Act of communicating or manifesting something.
expresión
expressive
That communicates emotions or feelings clearly.
expresivo
to express
The act of manifesting or making something known.
expresar

Slang Meanings

To say what one thinks without beating around the bush.
Don't hesitate to express yourself, say what you feel.
No dudes en expresarte, di lo que sientes.
To be direct in communication.
He is always very express when he has something to say.
Él siempre es muy express cuando tiene algo que decir.