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expreso

express

adjective noun eks-PREH-soh Rare
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Also means

explicit

Usage Note

Expreso as an adjective means explicit or stated outright — por orden expresa means 'by express order'. As a noun it refers to an express train or espresso coffee (though café solo or espresso is also used). Do not confuse with the verb expresar ('to express').

Examples

"Viajaron en el tren expreso."

Natural Translation

They traveled on the express train.

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