Spanish Conversation · Level 102
59 words
Spanish word
exprés
Pronunciation
IPA/eksˈpɾes/
Meaning
- adjectiveexpress
Example
Quiero un envío exprés.
I want express delivery.
More examples
La entrega exprés llegó antes de lo previsto.
The express delivery arrived earlier than expected.
Core concept
Priority handling to speed delivery.
Common phrases
envío exprés
express mail
entrega exprés
express delivery
servicio exprés
express service
Similar words
rápido: Movement or action that runs faster than normal pace.
urgente: Situation that requires immediate attention or quick response.
inmediato: Action or response that happens without delay, right away.
veloz: Movement or progress characterized by very high speed.
Definition in Spanish
Indica prioridad en la rapidez; se usa para servicios, envíos o entregas pensados para llegar antes de lo habitual.
Word origin
Spanish exprés is borrowed from French exprès and ultimately from Latin exprimere 'to press out' (past participle expressus), and it has the sense 'expedited' used for faster services and shipments.
Usage tips
- The written accent on exprés marks final-syllable stress and is required in standard spelling, and labels like envío exprés commonly indicate prioritized handling that often carries an extra fee.