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exhibición

ek-see-bee-SYOHN/eksiβiˈθjon/

“exhibición” means “exhibition” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

exhibition, display

Also: show
NounfA2
A bright, modern art gallery featuring a single large colorful painting on a white wall.

📝 In Action

La exhibición de arte comienza a las ocho.

A1

The art exhibition starts at eight.

Hubo una exhibición de patinaje sobre hielo el sábado.

A2

There was an ice skating display on Saturday.

Su exhibición de talento nos dejó a todos sorprendidos.

B1

His display of talent left us all surprised.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • exposición (exposition/show)
  • muestra (sample/showing)

Antonyms

  • ocultación (hiding)

Common Collocations

  • en exhibición – on display
  • sala de exhibición – showroom/exhibition hall
  • partido de exhibición – exhibition match (sports)

production

Also: presentation
NounfC1formal
A thick stack of paper documents tied with a red ribbon sitting on a polished wooden table.

📝 In Action

El abogado solicitó la exhibición de los documentos originales.

C1

The lawyer requested the production of the original documents.

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: exhibición

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the most natural way to say 'The art exhibition'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
exhibir(to exhibit or show) — Verb
exhibicionista(show-off / exhibitionist) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'exhibitio', which comes from 'ex-' (out) and 'habere' (to hold). It literally means 'to hold something out' for others to see.

First recorded: 15th Century

Cognates (Related words)

French: exhibitionItalian: esibizione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'exhibición' to mean 'show-off'?

Not exactly. While 'exhibición' is the act of showing, a person who shows off is called an 'exhibicionista'.

Is it different from 'show' in Spanish?

Yes. 'Show' (often used in Spanish as a borrowed word) usually implies entertainment like a concert or TV program, while 'exhibición' implies a display of skill or objects.