A2🔤 Letters D & E
Italian word
esprimere
to express (feelings, ideas)
Looks like
to express
to convey feelings or ideas in words or actions
⚠️ The trap
Good match. But 'espresso' in Italian is both the past participle of 'esprimere' (expressed) AND the famous coffee. Context always makes it clear, but learners should know both meanings.
To say "to convey feelings or ideas in words or actions" in Italian:
esprimere
"esprimere" in English means:
to express (feelings, ideas)
Example
"Non riesco ad esprimere quello che provo."
"I can't express what I feel."
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