expreso
“expreso” means “espresso” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
espresso
Also: short coffee
📝 In Action
Quisiera un expreso doble, por favor.
A1I would like a double espresso, please.
El expreso de esta cafetería es muy fuerte.
A2The espresso from this coffee shop is very strong.
Prefiero el expreso sin azúcar para sentir el sabor del grano.
B1I prefer espresso without sugar to taste the flavor of the bean.
express, explicit
Also: clear
📝 In Action
Llegó en el tren expreso de las cinco.
A2He arrived on the five o'clock express train.
Lo hizo por deseo expreso de su madre.
B1He did it by the express wish of his mother.
Existe una prohibición expresa de fumar aquí.
B2There is an explicit prohibition against smoking here.
I express
📝 In Action
Yo expreso mi opinión en las reuniones.
A2I express my opinion in the meetings.
Siempre expreso lo que siento.
B1I always express what I feel.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "expreso" in Spanish:
clear→espresso→explicit→express→i express→short coffee→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: expreso
Question 1 of 3
If you are at a cafe and want a strong, small coffee, what do you order?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'expressus', which literally means 'pressed out'. This is why it refers both to coffee (water pressed through beans) and thoughts (feelings pressed out into words).
First recorded: 13th century (general sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it 'espresso' or 'expreso' in Spanish?
In Spanish, the standard spelling is 'expreso' with an 'x'. You will often see 'espresso' on menus because of the Italian influence, but 'expreso' is the correct Spanish word.
Does 'expreso' always mean coffee?
No! It can be a type of coffee, a fast train (express), the action of expressing something (I express), or an adjective meaning 'explicit' or 'clear'.
How do I know if 'expreso' is a verb or an adjective?
Look at the context. If it follows 'Yo' or is the main action, it's a verb ('Yo expreso'). If it describes a noun, it's an adjective ('un pedido expreso').