expression

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BrE /ɪkˈspresən/ AmE /ɪkˈsprɛsən/

noun en → es

1 FACE [singular] A2

a look on someone's face that shows their feelings or thoughts

expresión facial, gesto

  • an expression of surprise/happiness/sadness

Collocations a look of surprise · a smile on someone's face

  • She wore an expression of shock.

    Ella llevaba una expresión de sorpresa.

2 LANGUAGE [singular] B1

a word or phrase used to express something, especially in a particular language

expresión, frase

  • the expression of an idea

Collocations a common phrase · an idiomatic expression

  • The expression 'to break the ice' means to start a conversation.

    La expresión 'romper el hielo' significa iniciar una conversación.

1 MATH [singular] B2

a mathematical statement that shows the relationship between numbers or quantities using symbols and letters

expresión matemática, fórmula

  • an expression of a number

Collocations algebraic expression · mathematical formula

  • The expression 3x + 5 represents the total cost.

    La expresión 3x + 5 representa el costo total.

1 ART [singular] C1

a work of art, such as a painting or sculpture, that represents something in particular

obra de arte, representación

  • an expression of an idea

Collocations artistic representation · visual expression

  • The painting is a powerful expression of the artist's feelings.

    El cuadro es una poderosa expresión de los sentimientos del artista.

1 THINK [singular] B2

the act of expressing thoughts or ideas, especially in writing or speaking

expresión, manifestación

  • an expression of an idea

Collocations freedom of expression · political expression

  • The conference provided a forum for the expression of different views.

    El conferencia proporcionó un foro para la expresión de diferentes puntos de vista.

1 ECON [singular] B2

the amount of something that is produced or sold in a particular period

producción, volumen

  • an expression of demand

Collocations market expression · economic indicator

  • The company's sales figures are an important expression of its financial health.

    Las cifras de ventas de la empresa son un importante indicador de su salud financiera.

1 COMPUT [singular] C1

a set of characters or symbols that represents a value in computing

expresión, código

  • an expression of data

Collocations computer expression · programming language

  • The program uses a complex mathematical expression to calculate the result.

    El programa utiliza una expresión matemática compleja para calcular el resultado.

1 MUSIC [singular] C2

a musical composition or performance that expresses a particular emotion or idea

expresión musical, representación

  • an expression of an idea

Collocations musical expression · performance piece

  • The symphony is a powerful musical expression of the composer's feelings.

    La sinfonía es una poderosa expresión musical de los sentimientos del compositor.