Exponía (en. Exposed)

/eks.poˈni.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To present or show something to others.
He was exposing his ideas at the meeting.
Él exponía sus ideas en la reunión.
To make something known in order to be seen or appreciated.
The artist was exhibiting her works in the gallery.
La artista exponía sus obras en la galería.
To justify or explain a topic.
The teacher was presenting the topic of genetics.
La profesora exponía el tema de la genética.
To arrange or place something effectively.
She was displaying the products in the store attractively.
Ella exponía los productos en la tienda de manera atractiva.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exponere,' which means 'to put forth' or 'to show.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to expose a point
To make an idea or argument known in a conversation.
exponer un punto
to expose to risk
To put someone in a situation of danger or vulnerability.
exponer al riesgo
to expose to judgment
To present something for evaluation or criticism.
exponer a juicio
to reveal the cards
To reveal one's intentions or plans.
exponer las cartas

Related Words

exhibition
Act of exposing, especially in the context of art or science.
exposición
to expose
Verb referring to the act of presenting something.
exponer
public exhibition
Event where information or art is presented to the public.
exposición pública

Slang Meanings

To expose something informally or unofficially.
At the party, he was telling jokes to everyone.
En la fiesta, él exponía chistes a todos.
To make an impromptu presentation.
She started to share about her trip without preparing.
Ella se puso a exponer sobre su viaje sin prepararse.