Usage Note
Expresar typically refers to conveying feelings, opinions, or ideas; the reflexive expresarse means 'to express oneself' and is the natural form when speaking about personal communication. It covers both verbal and non-verbal expression, so expresar con gestos ('to express through gestures') is idiomatic.
Examples
"Ella expresa sus ideas con claridad."
Natural Translation
She expresses her ideas clearly.
Literal Translation
She expresses her ideas with clarity

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