expression

• Sustantivo que denota una palabra, frase o manera de transmitir un pensamiento, sentimiento o idea, así como el acto de expresar algo mediante palabras, acciones o arte.

A noun referring to a word, phrase, or way of conveying a thought, feeling, or idea, or the act of showing something through words, actions, or art.

1. Facial lookA2formal

   The look on someone's face that shows their feelings or thoughts.

   Expresión facial

   • She had a worried expression on her face.
   • His expression changed when he heard the news.
   • The teacher's expression was stern but fair.

   Sinónimosappearancecountenancefacelookmienvisage

2. Phrase or sayingA2formal

   A word or group of words used in a particular situation or having a particular meaning.

   Expresión o frase hecha

   • 'Break a leg' is a common expression used to wish someone good luck.
   • She used an old-fashioned expression that confused the children.
   • Learning common expressions helps with fluency.

   Sinónimosidiomlocutionphrasesayingtermturn of phraseutterancewording

3. Showing feelings or ideasB1formal

   The act of expressing a feeling, thought, or idea through words, art, or actions.

   expresión de sentimientos o ideas

   • Art is a powerful form of self-expression.
   • His speech was an expression of gratitude to the team.
   • Freedom of expression is a fundamental right.

   Sinónimosarticulationcommunicationconveyancedeclarationdemonstrationindicationmanifestationportrayalrenderingrepresentationstatementutteranceverbalizationvoicing

   Antónimosconcealmentrestraintsuppression

4. Mathematical symbolB2formalscientific

   A combination of numbers, symbols, and operators representing a value.

   Expresión matemática

   • Simplify the algebraic expression before solving it.
   • The expression 2x + 3y is a linear equation.
   • He wrote a complex mathematical expression on the board.

   Sinónimosequationformula