Meaning
expression
- look, countenance, expression (on a face)
- feeling, expression
- phrase, idiom, expression
In a sentence
Che strana espressione hai sul viso: è successo qualcosa?
What a strange expression you have on your face: did something happen?
Non capisco questa espressione in italiano.
I don't understand this expression in Italian.
La sua espressione è cambiata subito.
Her expression changed right away.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| espressione | feminine · singular |
| espressioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use espressione for facial expression, wording, or idiom. For mathematical expression, Italians also commonly say espressione matematica.
- For a person's face in general, use viso or faccia, not espressione. Espressione refers to the look shown on the face.
- To say someone looks a certain way, Italian often uses avere: avere un'espressione triste, not essere un'espressione triste.