ekspresyon
ekspresyón with stress marks
expression
Usage Note
Ekspresyon refers both to a facial expression and to a verbal or written phrase conveying an idea. In language teaching it introduces idiomatic phrases, while in everyday conversation it most often describes someone's look or emotional reaction.
Examples
" Malungkot ang ekspresyon niya. "
Natural Translation
His expression is sad.
Literal Translation
Sad the expression his.
" Isang masayang ekspresyon ang nakita ko. "
Natural Translation
I saw a happy expression.
Literal Translation
One happy that expression the saw I.
" Sa ekspresyon ng kanyang mukha, halatang may itinatago siyang damdaming hindi niya masabi. "
Natural Translation
From the expression on her face, it was obvious she was hiding feelings she could not put into words.
Literal Translation
In-the expression of her face, obvious there-is hiding she feeling that not she can-say.
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