Expuestos (en. Exposed)
/eksˈpuestos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is uncovered or unprotected.
The documents exposed to the elements were damaged.
Los documentos expuestos a la intemperie se dañaron.
That has been revealed or shown.
The information presented at the meeting was very controversial.
La información expuesta en la reunión fue muy polémica.
Vulnerable to certain risks or dangers.
Children exposed to violence may develop traumas.
Los niños expuestos a la violencia pueden desarrollar traumas.
Etymology
From the verb 'exponer', which comes from the Latin 'exponere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exposed to
To put in a vulnerable or risky situation.
expuestos a
to be exposed
To be in a condition of vulnerability.
estar expuestos
exposed to criticism
Subject to comments or judgments from others.
expuestos a críticas
Related Words
expose
To present or show something to the public.
exponer
exhibition
The action of showing or presenting something, especially in an artistic or educational context.
exposición
Slang Meanings
To be at risk of being criticized or attacked.
When he uploaded the video, he exposed himself to a lot of criticism.
Cuando subió el video, se expuso a muchas críticas.
To be unprotected or vulnerable to something.
By going out without a coat, he was exposed to the cold.
Al salir sin abrigo, estaba expuesto al frío.