Kilo Lingo

/ekspɾeˈsaɾ/

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Translation

to express

Word origin

From Latin expressare, a frequentative of exprimere ('to press out'), from ex- ('out') and premere ('to press').

Origin
Latin
Root
exprimere
English cognates
express, expression, press

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

cuesta sentimientos.

He finds it hard to express his feelings.

agradecimiento .

I want to express my thanks to everyone.

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How is that idea expressed in Spanish?

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The artist expresses his pain through music.

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It is not always easy to express what one thinks.

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This word is part of lesson 68.