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la

feminine

/ekspɾeˈsjon/

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Translation

expression

Word origin

From Latin expressio, from exprimere ('to press out, express'), from ex ('out') plus premere ('to press').

Origin
Latin
Root
expressio
English cognates
expression, express

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralexpresiones

Examples

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His expression changed on hearing the news.

España.

It is a very common expression in the south of Spain.

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Freedom of expression is a fundamental right.

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She had an expression of surprise on her face.

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The actor masters the expression of emotions.

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This word is part of lesson 47.