Exponerse (en. Expose oneself)

/eks.poˈneɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To put something in evidence, especially in the context of risky situations.

When speaking in public, one exposes oneself to the criticism of others.

Al hablar en público, se expone a las críticas de los demás.

To submit to something, generally without protection or safety.

She decided to expose herself to the sun without sunscreen.

Decidió exponerse al sol sin protector solar.

To present or manifest one's ideas or feelings openly.

She exposes herself by sharing her thoughts on social media.

Ella se expone al compartir sus pensamientos en redes sociales.

From Latin 'exponere', meaning 'to put outside'.

to expose oneself to danger

To place oneself in a risky situation.

exponerse al peligro

to expose oneself to criticism

To subject oneself to the evaluation and judgment of others.

exponerse a críticas

to expose oneself to public opinion

To show one's ideas or actions to be evaluated by society.

exponerse a la opinión pública

exhibition

Public manifestation of something.

exposición

exhibitor

A person who presents something at an event or exhibition.

expositor

artistic exhibition

Display of artworks.

exposición artística

To get oneself into a complicated situation.

You're exposing yourself to drama by getting into that gossip.

Estás exponiéndote al drama al meterte en ese chisme.

To face something difficult.

By accepting the challenge, you're exposing yourself to many things.

Al aceptar el reto, te estás exponiendo a muchas cosas.