Spanish Conversation · Level 150
30 words
Spanish word
expresividad
Pronunciation
IPA/ekspɾesiβiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounexpressiveness
Example
Su expresividad en la canción me emocionó.
Their expressiveness in the song moved me.
More examples
Necesitas más expresividad al hablar.
You need more expressiveness when speaking.
Core concept
Ability to convey nuance through tone, gesture, and gaze.
Common phrases
gran expresividad
rich expressiveness
expresividad emocional
emotional expressiveness
expresividad gestual
gestural expressiveness
Similar words
expresión: Shows thoughts or emotions through words, facial expression, or tone.
entonación: Uses pitch, stress, and rhythm in speech to signal meaning or emotion.
gestualidad: Communicates feelings or emphasis through hand and body movements.
elocuencia: Presents ideas persuasively and gracefully to move or convince listeners.
Definition in Spanish
Habilidad para expresar sentimientos, intenciones o matices usando recursos verbales y no verbales como la entonación, los gestos y la mirada.
Word origin
From Spanish expresar and ultimately from Latin exprimere (ex- 'out' + premere 'press'), with the noun-forming suffix -idad.
Usage tips
- Gestures and facial expressiveness vary by region and situation, so speakers often increase expressivity gradually while gauging listeners' reactions.