expressive

expressive(
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spreh
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sihv
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. expresivo
Paul has an expressive face and is incapable of hiding what he is feeling.Paul tiene una cara expresiva y es incapaz de ocultar sus sentimientos.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
His monosyllabic response was expressive of his deep disappointment at the result.Su respuesta lacónica expresaba su profunda decepción por el resultado.
She aspired to write in a way that was expressive of her inner emotions.Aspiraba a escribir de una manera tal que expresara sus sentimientos más íntimos.
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