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/ekspɾeˈsjon/

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Translation

expression

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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.

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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 taught in chapter 26, lesson 1: expresión, alfombra, preso and 7 more words.