Spanish Conversation · Level 35
75 words
Spanish word
expresar
Pronunciation
IPA/ekspɾeˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbexpress
Example
Quiero expresar mis ideas.
I want to express my ideas.
More examples
A veces es difícil expresar sentimientos en público.
Sometimes it is difficult to express feelings in public.
Core concept
Pressing inner thoughts outward.
Common phrases
expresar una opinión
express an opinion
expresar sentimientos
express feelings
expresar interés
express interest
Similar words
decir: Utters words aloud to state ideas or information.
comunicar: Conveys information or feelings so they reach and are understood by others.
explicar: States reasons or details clearly so a listener understands how or why.
manifestar: Shows emotions or opinions outwardly through words, facial expressions, or behavior.
Definition in Spanish
Indicar o revelar pensamientos, opiniones o sentimientos para que otros los perciban.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin exprimere 'press out' (ex- 'out' + premere 'to press'), a metaphor of pressing inner contents outward.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses the reflexive expresarse for 'express oneself' while expresar is transitive, and speakers often soften an opinion with creo que or pienso que.