Definition of

Express

Espresso coffee

Espresso coffee is prepared with the help of a machine

The concept of express has several uses depending on the context . Its etymological origin is found in the Latin word expressus , in turn derived from exprimĕre .

as an adjective

Expreso can be used as an adjective or as a noun . In the first case, it allows qualifying that which was clearly stated or that was specified with precision .

For example: “Last night I was express when I spoke to you and told you that you were not going to have permission to leave until you tidied your room” , “I am going to be express: if we do not get new clients in the short term , we will have to close the business.” company” , “The actor was express in his statement, in which he strictly denied all the accusations” .

espresso coffee

Espresso coffee (or espresso ), on the other hand, is that which is prepared with an espresso machine . This machine sends high-pressure water to the already ground coffee , allowing its aroma and flavor to be extracted through leaching.

Its name refers to the speed with which the coffee is prepared. Although there are several types of espresso coffee, which we will mention below, it can be said that in general they all have a more intense texture and flavor than traditional coffee. Among the best known are the simple , the double , the short , the long and the cut . Their technical differences are found above all in the amount of ground coffee, water and the time necessary to make them.

The water pressure needed to prepare an espresso ranges between 9 and 15 bars , the official unit of measurement, and this depends on the machine used. The coffee must be ground very fine so that the water can pass through it and extract its aroma and flavor . In order for the result to be uniform, there is the portafilter, a part of the coffee maker in which the coffee must be compressed before preparation.

as a noun

Meanwhile, the one that operates at night and only stops at certain stations is called an express train . In this way, the training completes the journey in less time compared to the traditional service.

In some regions, the transport that is dedicated to the transfer of parcels and merchandise is known as express, guaranteeing a short delivery time. Usually an express delivers packages in no more than 48 hours. There are also expresses that are dedicated to carrying passengers.

From the verb "express"

It should be noted, finally, that expresso is a conjugation of the verb express (communicate, manifest): “I always express myself with respect, don't worry,” “If I don't express myself quickly about this matter, meaningless suspicions will be generated,” “ When I express myself about judicial rulings I try to be very careful.”

express train

The express train makes fewer stops than the normal one

This term is fundamental in the development of our species, since it is closely linked to communication. To express ourselves we can use different tools and media; Beyond words, written or spoken, we can also do it through a gesture or a look , and even silence. Expressing is making our intentions, our messages, reach another living being with the aim of understanding them.

It is worth mentioning that in everyday speech we usually reduce the meaning of this verb to oral communication, that is, to speech. If we say "Carla expresses herself very well" we are referring to her ability to concisely and relate concepts to choose the best words when communicating her ideas. Expressing yourself well means saying a lot with little , using language that the other party can understand and making good use of intonation, articulation and volume of your voice.