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exhibir

eks-ee-BEEReksiˈβiɾ

“exhibir” means “to exhibit” in Spanish (to show art or objects in public).

to exhibit

Also: to display, to show off
VerbB1regular ir
A colorful painting of a landscape displayed on a clean white gallery wall with a single spotlight shining on it.
gerundexhibiendo
past Participleexhibido
infinitiveexhibir

📝 In Action

El museo va a exhibir las obras de Picasso el próximo mes.

B1

The museum is going to exhibit Picasso's works next month.

Debes exhibir tu identificación al entrar al edificio.

B1

You must show your ID when entering the building.

Él siempre intenta exhibir su riqueza con coches caros.

B2

He always tries to show off his wealth with expensive cars.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • exhibir una película – to screen/show a movie
  • exhibir el carnet – to show your ID card
  • exhibir talento – to display talent

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoexhibiera
túexhibieras
él/ella/ustedexhibiera
nosotrosexhibiéramos
vosotrosexhibierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesexhibieran

Present Subjunctive

yoexhiba
túexhibas
él/ella/ustedexhiba
nosotrosexhibamos
vosotrosexhibáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesexhiban

Indicative

Preterite

yoexhibí
túexhibiste
él/ella/ustedexhibió
nosotrosexhibimos
vosotrosexhibisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesexhibieron

Imperfect

yoexhibía
túexhibías
él/ella/ustedexhibía
nosotrosexhibíamos
vosotrosexhibíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesexhibían

Present

yoexhibo
túexhibes
él/ella/ustedexhibe
nosotrosexhibimos
vosotrosexhibís
ellos/ellas/ustedesexhiben
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Words that translate to "exhibir" in Spanish:

to display→to exhibit→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: exhibir

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most appropriate place to 'exhibir' something?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
exhibición(exhibition) — Noun
exhibicionista(exhibitionist) — Noun
exhibido(displayed/shown) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'exhibere', which means 'to hold out' or 'to present'. It is made of 'ex' (out) and 'habere' (to hold).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: exhibitFrench: exhiber

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'exhibir' more formal than 'mostrar'?

Yes, 'exhibir' is generally used for professional displays, legal evidence, or artistic exhibitions, while 'mostrar' is used for everyday actions.

Does it have any irregular forms?

No, 'exhibir' is a perfectly regular -ir verb.

Can 'exhibir' be used for movies?

Yes, in many Spanish-speaking countries, 'exhibir una película' means to screen or show a film in a theater.