Ekspreso (eso) is a constructed language. The name derives from the Latin word expressus ("expressed"), the past participle of exprimere (literally "to squeeze out"), from ex-, "out of, from," + premere, "to press."

Ekspreso is termed the "language for people in a hurry" (in Ekspreso, la lingua pro la persona in haste). It is an easy-to-learn language meant to serve as an international auxiliary language quite useful for people who want to meet foreigners and learn about other countries and cultures. It was invented from Interlingua by Jay Bowks, a high-school teacher from New Hampshire, in 1996.

Ekspreso aims to be easier and faster to learn as a second language than Esperanto, particularly for speakers of European languages. It is designed to be easier than any national language (especially highly irregular and/or non-phonetic languages such as English, French, and Chinese).

Alphabet

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Note: c, q, w, x, and y are seldom used except in foreign terms.

Some phrases

• "Hello": Saluto
• "How much?": Kuanti?
• "I like this one": Lo plasen a mio
• "Is it cheap?": Esen lo barata?
• "Five euros": Sinkui euros
• "Do you accept US dollars?": Aksepten vo dolares?
• "Please give me a receipt": Donen a mio uni resepto, pro favor
• "Thank you": Grasias
• "I love you": Mio amen vo
• "Goodbye": Adio