Spanish word

exhibición

Pronunciation

IPA/eksiβiˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexhibition

Example

La exhibición termina el domingo.

The exhibition ends on Sunday.

Illustration for exhibición (exhibition)

More examples

¿Visitarás la exhibición este fin de semana?

Will you visit the exhibition this weekend?

Core concept

Temporary public event displaying artworks, objects, or performances for visitors.

Common phrases

  • entradas para la exhibición

    tickets for the exhibition

  • montar una exhibición

    stage an exhibition

  • la exhibición itinerante

    the touring exhibition

Similar words

exposición: Curated display of art or objects intended for viewing, usually arranged statically.
muestra: Sample-based showing that highlights specific pieces or product examples.
presentación: Live presentation that introduces or showcases a work, idea, or service to attendees.
evento: Planned occasion or social happening where people gather for an activity.

Definition in Spanish

Evento público y temporal en el que se muestran obras, objetos o actuaciones para que el público las vea.

Word origin

Spanish exhibición comes from Latin exhibere 'to show' through Medieval Latin exhibitio and names the noun for a public showing.

Usage tips

  • Exhibición often refers to events that include live demonstrations or staged performances, while exposición usually implies a static, curated display.

Other meanings

  • displaynoun
  • shownoun

Opposites

Related words

  • exhibirexhibitverb
  • exhibibledisplayableadjective

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