expressar

Senses

1. 1.

   to express

   to convey thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, actions, or art

2. 2.

   to express

   to show or manifest an emotion or quality outwardly

3. 3.

   to phrase, to articulate

   to put into words in a particular way

Examples

• "Ele não consegue expressar seus sentimentos com facilidade."

  He can't express his feelings easily.

• "A arte é uma forma de expressar a criatividade."

  Art is a way to express creativity.

• "É importante expressar sua opinião de maneira respeitosa."

  It's important to express your opinion in a respectful way.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used reflexively as "expressar-se" (to express oneself). Frequent collocations include "expressar sentimentos/emoções" (express feelings/emotions), "expressar opiniões" (express opinions), and "expressar gratidão" (express gratitude). More formal than "mostrar" or "demonstrar" when referring to emotions.