exponer
“exponer” means “to exhibit” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to exhibit, to display
Also: to show
📝 In Action
Ella va a exponer sus cuadros en la galería mañana.
A2She is going to exhibit her paintings in the gallery tomorrow.
El museo expone tesoros del antiguo Egipto.
B1The museum displays treasures from ancient Egypt.
Muchos diseñadores exponen sus ideas en esta feria.
B1Many designers show their ideas at this fair.
to explain, to state
Also: to outline
📝 In Action
El profesor expuso los motivos del examen.
B1The professor explained the reasons for the exam.
Permítame exponer mi punto de vista.
B2Allow me to state my point of view.
El abogado expuso las pruebas ante el juez.
C1The lawyer presented the evidence before the judge.
to expose, to endanger
Also: to risk
📝 In Action
No debes exponer la piel al sol durante muchas horas.
A2You shouldn't expose your skin to the sun for many hours.
Ese comportamiento expone a tu familia al peligro.
B2That behavior exposes your family to danger.
Se expuso a una multa por conducir muy rápido.
B2He risked a fine by driving too fast.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "exponer" in Spanish:
to display→to endanger→to exhibit→to explain→to expose→to outline→to risk→to show→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: exponer
Question 1 of 3
Which form is the correct 'yo' form in the past tense (preterite)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'exponere', which combines 'ex' (out) and 'ponere' (to put). Literally, it means 'to put out'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'exponer' different from 'exhibir'?
They are very similar! 'Exponer' is slightly broader and can also mean explaining an idea, whereas 'exhibir' is almost always about physical items on display.
Why is it 'expongo' and not 'expono'?
Spanish has a small group of verbs called 'Go-Verbs.' Like 'poner' (pongo) and 'tener' (tengo), 'exponer' adds a 'g' in the 'yo' form to make it easier to pronounce.
Does 'exponer' always mean 'to put in danger'?
No. It only means danger when the context implies it (like exposing skin to the sun or a secret to the public). In a museum, it's a positive thing!