Spanish word

expresivo

Pronunciation

IPA/ekspɾeˈsiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexpressive

Example

Su voz es muy expresiva.

Her voice is very expressive.

Illustration for expresivo (expressive)

More examples

Su mirada era muy expresiva.

Their gaze was very expressive.

Core concept

Clear facial expression, vocal tone, or gestures that show emotion.

Common phrases

  • voz expresiva

    expressive voice

  • rostro expresivo

    expressive face

  • gesto expresivo

    expressive gesture

Similar words

elocuente: Presents ideas persuasively with fluent speech and well-chosen words.
comunicativo: Easily starts and sustains conversations to exchange information or ideas.
emocional: Displays emotions openly, letting feelings show in facial expression, voice, or behavior.

Definition in Spanish

Que comunica emociones o matices de manera evidente a través de la expresión facial, la entonación o los gestos.

Word origin

From Spanish expresar (from Latin exprimere 'to press out') plus the adjectival suffix -ivo, literally meaning 'tending to express'.

Usage tips

  • When someone says 'es muy expresivo', mentioning whether the voice, face, or gestures are expressive reduces vagueness.

Opposites

  • inexpresivoinexpressiveadjective
  • reservadoreservedadjective

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