express
BrE /ɪkˈspres/ AmE /ɪkˈspres/
verb en → es
past expressed pp expressed ing expressing
to say or show something clearly and openly
expresar, mostrar
- express an opinion
- express a feeling
Collocations express gratitude · express concern
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She expressed her disappointment clearly.
Ella expresó su decepción claramente.
to send something quickly and directly from one place to another
enviar, remitir
- express a package
- express goods
Collocations express delivery · express service
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We need to express this document by courier.
Necesitamos enviar este documento por mensajería.
to show a particular quality or feature
mostrar, demostrar
- express a characteristic
Collocations express interest · express concern
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The painting expresses the artist's love for nature.
El cuadro expresa el amor del artista por la naturaleza.
to transport goods or people quickly and directly from one place to another
transportar, enviar rápidamente
- express passengers
Collocations express train · express bus
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The express train will get you there in two hours.
El tren de alta velocidad te llevará allí en dos horas.
to state something clearly and openly, often with strong feeling
expresar, decir claramente
- express a wish
Collocations express an opinion · express a desire
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He expressed his anger at the unfair decision.
Él expresó su ira por la decisión injusta.
to show or reveal something, often in a way that is not direct
mostrar, revelar
- express a meaning
Collocations express an idea · express a thought
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The painting expresses the artist's feelings about war.
El cuadro expresa los sentimientos del artista sobre la guerra.
to state something formally or officially, often in writing
expresar formalmente
- express a complaint
Collocations express an opinion · express dissatisfaction
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The company expressed its regret for the delay.
La empresa expresó su pesar por el retraso.
to show a particular quality or feature in something you do or say
demostrar, mostrar
- express an idea
Collocations express interest · express concern
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Her speech expressed her commitment to the cause.
Su discurso demostró su compromiso con la causa.
Idioms
expresarse
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She was able to express herself freely.
Ella pudo expresarse libremente.
expresar una opinión
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Everyone is free to express their opinions.
Todos están libres de expresar sus opiniones.
expresar preocupación
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The parents expressed their concerns about the school's safety measures.
Los padres expresaron sus preocupaciones sobre las medidas de seguridad del colegio.