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How to Say "exhibited" in Spanish

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mostrado

/mos-TRA-do//mosˈtɾaðo/

verbA2general
Use 'mostrado' when you mean the act of displaying or showing something to someone, often for inspection or as proof.
A person holding up a bright red apple to show it to someone else.

Examples

Le he mostrado mi identificación al guardia.

I have shown my identification to the guard.

He mostrado mi pasaporte en la entrada.

I have shown my passport at the entrance.

Juan ha mostrado mucho talento este año.

Juan has shown a lot of talent this year.

The 'Completed Action' Form

Mostrado is the past participle of 'mostrar'. Think of it as the '-ed' ending in English. It is used with 'haber' (to have) to describe things that have already happened.

Using it alone

Mistake: “Yo mostrado las fotos.”

Correction: He mostrado las fotos.

expuesto

eks-PWES-toh/eksˈpwesto/

adjectiveB2formal
Choose 'expuesto' when referring to items that are put on public display, typically in a gallery, museum, or exhibition.
A shiny golden vase sitting on a white pedestal in the center of a clean room.

Examples

Las esculturas fueron expuestas en el jardín del museo.

The sculptures were exhibited in the museum's garden.

Los cuadros de Picasso están expuestos en esta sala.

Picasso's paintings are on display in this room.

Por lo anteriormente expuesto, solicitamos una revisión.

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

verbB2general
Use 'presentó' when talking about a company unveiling a new product or a person showing symptoms of an illness.

Examples

El equipo médico presentó los resultados del estudio.

The medical team presented the study's results.

Avoiding 'mostrado' vs. 'expuesto'

Learners often confuse 'mostrado' and 'expuesto'. Remember, 'mostrado' focuses on the action of showing something directly to a person, while 'expuesto' refers to items being publicly displayed, like in a museum.

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