Spanish word

exponer

Pronunciation

IPA/ekspoˈneɾ/

Meaning

  • verbexplain

Example

El profesor va a exponer el tema mañana.

The teacher is going to explain the topic tomorrow.

Illustration for exponer (explain)

More examples

Ella tuvo que exponer sus ideas frente al comité.

She had to present her ideas before the committee.

Core concept

A speaker arranging numbered slides to present an argument.

Common phrases

  • exponer un tema

    explain a topic

  • exponer ideas

    present ideas

  • exponer en público

    present in public

Similar words

explicar: Clarifies ideas step by step using words and examples to make them understandable.
presentar: Presents information or a plan to an audience in an organized, public way.
mostrar: Displays an object or document visibly so others can see it.
describir: Describes characteristics or appearance in a sequence of words to convey what something is like.

Definition in Spanish

Poner ante otros información, ideas o argumentos de forma ordenada para que puedan entenderse.

Word origin

It derives from Latin exponĕre (ex- "out" + ponĕre "to put"), whose literal idea of "putting out" is used metaphorically for systematically setting out ideas or arguments.

Usage tips

  • Exponer is used for presenting an organized case or set of points in talks and texts, while explicar focuses on making something clear step by step.

Other meanings

  • presentverb
  • showverb

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