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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