Expression (English)
Expresión (Spanish)
Definitions
1. (Communication) (General)
a. Expression is the act of communicating something, such as a thought, feeling, or idea, through a medium, such as words, images, or sounds. (The expression of an idea through words is the art of writing.)
— La expresión de una idea a través de palabras es el arte de escribir.
2. (Art) (General)
b. Expression is a form of creative expression, such as painting, music, or dance, that conveys emotions, ideas, or experiences. (The expression of joy through music is a universal human experience.)
— La expresión de la felicidad a través de la música es una experiencia humana universal.
3. (Psychology) (General)
c. Expression is a psychological concept that refers to the outward manifestation of an inner thought, feeling, or emotion. (The expression of anger is a defense mechanism that helps us cope with stress.)
— La expresión de la ira es un mecanismo de defensa que nos ayuda a enfrentar el estrés.
Synonyms for Expression
Antonyms for Expression
Examples of Expression
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| The artist’s expression of emotion through her paintings is a reflection of her inner world. | La expresión del arte de la emoción a través de sus pinturas es un reflejo de su mundo interior. |
| The teacher encouraged her students to express their thoughts and feelings through creative writing. | El maestro animó a sus estudiantes a expresar sus pensamientos y sentimientos a través de la escritura creativa. |
| The actor’s expression of joy on stage was infectious and brought the audience to their feet. | La expresión del actor de la felicidad en escena era contagiosa y llevó al público a sus pies. |
| The psychologist studied the expression of emotions in different cultures. | El psicólogo estudió la expresión de emociones en diferentes culturas. |
| The poem’s expression of love was a beautiful and powerful portrayal of the human experience. | El poema expresión de amor era una bella y poderosa descripción de la experiencia humana. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “To express oneself “ | “Expresarse “ |
| “Freedom of expression “ | “Liberdad de expresión “ |
| “Creative expression “ | “Expresión creativa “ |
| “Nonverbal expression “ | “Expresión no verbal “ |
Conjugations for “Expression“
| Tense | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Present | yo expreso, tú expresas, él/ella/usted expresa, nosotros/nosotras expresamos, vosotros/vosotras expresáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes expresan |
| Past | yo expresé, tú expresaste, él/ella/usted expresó, nosotros/nosotras expresamos, vosotros/vosotras expresasteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes expresaron |
| Future | yo expresaré, tú expresarás, él/ella/usted expresará, nosotros/nosotras expresaremos, vosotros/vosotras expresaréis, ellos/ellas/ustedes expresarán |
Word of the Day
Expresión – Expression
Usage: The artist’s expression of emotion through her paintings is a reflection of her inner world. – La expresión del arte de la emoción a través de sus pinturas es un reflejo de su mundo interior.