expresas

Expresas is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb expresar, meaning “you express.” It is used when addressing someone informal with the pronoun tú and can refer to expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, or opinions in various contexts, including speech, writing, and everyday communication.

Etymology and meaning: Expresar comes from Latin exprimere, meaning to press out or to express. The core idea is making thoughts or emotions outwardly known or clearly communicated.

Grammatical notes: Expresar is a regular -ar verb. Its present indicative forms are: yo expreso, tú expresas, él expresa, nosotros expresamos, vosotros expresáis, ellos expresan. Therefore, expresas corresponds to the second-person singular “you express.” The verb also appears in compound tenses with haber (he expresado, habrás expresado, etc.) and follows standard subjunctive and imperative patterns (que expreses; expresa).

Usage: Expresas is commonly used to state or inquire about how someone communicates. Examples: “Tú expresas tus ideas con claridad.” “Expresas tus emociones abiertamente.” It often introduces or accompanies direct speech or reported speech, and it can pair with nouns like “expresión” (expression) or adjectives such as “clara,” “concisa,” or “firme.”

Related terms: The noun related form is expresión, meaning expression; related adjectives include expresivo and explícito in related semantic fields. In contrast, expresar and expresión form the core public-language vocabulary for conveying meaning beyond literal speech.

See also: Expresar, expresión, expresivo, grammar of Spanish verbs.