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expuesto

eks-PWES-toheksˈpwesto

“expuesto” means “exposed” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:

exposedB1Adjective

not protected from weather or danger

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on displayB2Adjective

exhibited in a public place

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explainedB1Verb

past action of presenting an idea

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exposed, vulnerableAlso: risky

AdjectivemB1
A small green plant sitting alone on a bare, windy hill under a large gray cloud.

📝 In Action

El pueblo está muy expuesto al viento en invierno.

A2

The town is very exposed to the wind in winter.

Sin seguridad, tus datos personales quedan expuestos.

B1

Without security, your personal data remains exposed.

Me sentí muy expuesto después de contarle mi secreto.

B2

I felt very vulnerable after telling him my secret.

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Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar expuesto a – to be exposed to
  • quedar expuesto – to be left exposed

on display, exhibitedAlso: stated

AdjectivemB2
A shiny golden vase sitting on a white pedestal in the center of a clean room.

📝 In Action

Los cuadros de Picasso están expuestos en esta sala.

B1

Picasso's paintings are on display in this room.

Por lo anteriormente expuesto, solicitamos una revisión.

C1

Due to what was stated above, we request a review.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • lo expuesto – what has been stated

explained, exposed

VerbB1irregular er
A person standing in front of a large blank chalkboard, gesturing with their hands as if describing a plan.
gerundexponiendo
past Participleexpuesto
infinitiveexponer

📝 In Action

He expuesto mi idea ante el jefe.

B1

I have explained my idea to the boss.

El fotógrafo ha expuesto la película demasiado tiempo.

B2

The photographer has exposed the film for too long.

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoexpusiera
túexpusieras
él/ella/ustedexpusiera
nosotrosexpusiéramos
vosotrosexpusierais
ellos/ellas/ustedesexpusieran

Present Subjunctive

yoexponga
túexpongas
él/ella/ustedexponga
nosotrosexpongamos
vosotrosexpongáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesexpongan

Indicative

Preterite

yoexpuse
túexpusiste
él/ella/ustedexpuso
nosotrosexpusimos
vosotrosexpusisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesexpusieron

Imperfect

yoexponía
túexponías
él/ella/ustedexponía
nosotrosexponíamos
vosotrosexponíais
ellos/ellas/ustedesexponían

Present

yoexpongo
túexpones
él/ella/ustedexpone
nosotrosexponemos
vosotrosexponéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesexponen
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Words that translate to "expuesto" in Spanish:

exhibitedexplainedexposedon displayriskystatedvulnerable

✏️ 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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👥 Word Family
exponer(to expose/explain) — Verb
exposición(exhibition) — Noun
expositor(speaker/display stand) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
puestoopuestopresupuesto
📚 Etymology

From the Latin 'exponere', where 'ex' means 'out' and 'ponere' means 'to put'. It literally means 'to put something out in the open'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: exposed

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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.