efundir
/efundiɾ/from spelling rules
The English verb convey can be translated into Spanish as efundir or expremir.
Meaning: to communicate (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| efundir | /efundiɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
| expremir | /eɡspɾemiɾ/ (from spelling rules) |
How do you pronounce it?
/efundiɾ/
Did you know?
- The word expremir literally means 'to squeeze' or 'to wring out' a fruit. When used to convey a message, it suggests extracting every single bit of meaning or emotion from a situation.
- The Latin root of efundir, effundere, links the act of communicating ideas to the ancient practice of pouring libations or liquids during rituals.
- The verb efundir is much rarer in daily conversation than expremir. Using it in a casual setting can make a speaker sound like they are reading from a 19th-century novel.
Examples in context
- Necesito transmitir un mensaje importante.I need to convey an important message.
- Queríamos hacer saber nuestro agradecimiento.We wanted to convey our gratitude.
- Sabe cómo comunicar sus ideas.He knows how to convey his ideas.
- Trató de dar a entender su decepción.He tried to convey his disappointment.
- ¿Puedes transmitirle este mensaje?Can you convey this message to him?
- Ella sabe expresar bien sus emociones.She knows how to convey her emotions well.
- Por favor, saluda a tus padres de mi parte.Please convey my regards to your parents.
- Necesitamos transmitir un mensaje urgente a nuestros compañeros.We need to convey an urgent message to our colleagues.
- No pudo hacer entender sus verdaderas intenciones en su discurso.He couldn't convey his true intentions in his speech.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “convey” translations and entries efundir, expremir, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries efundir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
