convey

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BrE /kənˈveɪ/ AmE /kənˈveɪ/

verb en → es

past conveyed pp conveyed ing conveying

1 TRANSMIT/COMMUNICATE [transitive] B1

to communicate or express an idea, feeling, etc.

transmitir, comunicar, expresar

  • convey a message/idea to somebody

Collocations convey an idea · convey a sense of something

  • The painting conveys a strong sense of sadness.

    El cuadro transmite una fuerte sensación de tristeza.

2 CARRY/TRANSPORT [transitive] B1

to carry or transport something from one place to another

transportar, llevar, trasladar

  • convey somebody/something somewhere

Collocations convey a package · convey a patient to hospital

  • The ambulance conveyed the injured man to the hospital.

    La ambulancia trasladó al hombre herido al hospital.