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    Exponer (en. Expose)

    /eks-po-ner/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something visible or known.
    The teacher decided to present the research findings in front of the class.
    El profesor decidió exponer los resultados de la investigación ante la clase.
    To make known an idea or argument.
    The artist presented her vision on climate change at the conference.
    La artista expuso su visión sobre el cambio climático en la conferencia.
    To place something in a location where it can be seen.
    They will exhibit the artworks in the cultural center gallery.
    Expondrán las obras de arte en la galería del centro cultural.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exponere', which means 'to put outside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to present ideas
    To make known or present thoughts and proposals.
    exponer ideas
    to expose someone to danger
    To put someone in a risky situation.
    exponer a alguien al peligro
    statement of motives
    Presentation of reasons or arguments about a topic.
    exposición de motivos

    Related Words

    exhibition
    Act of exposing something to the public.
    exposición
    exhibitor
    Person who exposes or presents something.
    expositor
    expository
    Related to the exposition or explanation of a topic.
    expositivo

    Slang Meanings

    To put in the spotlight.
    If it doesn’t clarify, exposing his failures is putting the work he didn’t do in the spotlight.
    Si no te aclara, exponer sus fallos es poner en la mira el trabajo que no hizo.
    To leave in evidence.
    His lack of preparation exposed him; now everyone knows.
    Su falta de preparación lo expuso; ahora todos lo saben.