expuesto
/eks-PWES-toh/
exposed
A plant is expuesto (exposed) to the elements when it has no shelter.
expuesto(adjective)
exposed
?not protected from weather or danger
,vulnerable
?open to emotional or physical harm
risky
?a situation that involves danger
📝 In Action
El pueblo está muy expuesto al viento en invierno.
A2The town is very exposed to the wind in winter.
Sin seguridad, tus datos personales quedan expuestos.
B1Without security, your personal data remains exposed.
Me sentí muy expuesto después de contarle mi secreto.
B2I felt very vulnerable after telling him my secret.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Since this acts as a descriptor, remember to change the ending to 'expuesta' for feminine things or 'expuestos/as' for plurals.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Choosing the right 'To Be'
Mistake: "Soy expuesto al sol."
Correction: Estoy expuesto al sol.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional vs. Physical
You can use this word for both physical things (like being out in the rain) and feelings (like feeling like everyone is looking at you).
An object is expuesto (on display) when it is shown in a gallery.
expuesto(adjective)
on display
?exhibited in a public place
,exhibited
?shown in a gallery or museum
stated
?formally explained or laid out
📝 In Action
Los cuadros de Picasso están expuestos en esta sala.
B1Picasso's paintings are on display in this room.
Por lo anteriormente expuesto, solicitamos una revisión.
C1Due to what was stated above, we request a review.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Writing
In formal emails, 'lo expuesto' is a fancy way to say 'the points I just mentioned'.
A concept is expuesto (explained) when someone presents an idea clearly to others.
expuesto(verb)
explained
?past action of presenting an idea
,exposed
?past action of uncovering something
📝 In Action
He expuesto mi idea ante el jefe.
B1I have explained my idea to the boss.
El fotógrafo ha expuesto la película demasiado tiempo.
B2The photographer has exposed the film for too long.
💡 Grammar Points
Irregular Ending
Verbs ending in '-poner' (like 'poner' or 'exponer') don't end in '-ido'. Instead of 'exponido', we always use 'expuesto'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: expuesto
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The flowers are on display'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'exponido' a word?
No, it's a common mistake! Because 'exponer' is based on 'poner', its past version is irregular. Use 'expuesto' instead.
Does 'expuesto' always mean something negative like 'danger'?
Not at all. While it can mean you're in a risky spot, it's also used for art on display or simply explaining an idea clearly.