The Present Tense of exponer is used to describe actions happening in the present moment. For example, Expongo mis ideas en la reunión. (I present my ideas in the meeting.)

Exponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations in the present tense do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Exponer (to expose) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Exponer generally means to expose or exhibit something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To exhibit or display: for example, El museo expone las pinturas de Picasso. (The museum exhibits Picasso’s paintings.)

To explain or set forth: for example, El profesor expone sus ideas sobre el tema. (The professor expounds his ideas on the topic.)

To expose or subject to risk: for example, No expongas tu salud con esos hábitos. (Don’t expose your health with those habits.)

To state or present (an argument): for example, Expongo mis razones para oponerme al proyecto. (I set forth my reasons for opposing the project.)

Colloquial: To show off or flaunt: for example, ¡Mira cómo expone su nuevo coche! (Look how he’s showing off his new car!)

Rude: To expose one’s body immodestly: for example, ¡Qué vergüenza, expones demasiado! (How shameful, you’re exposing too much!)

Examples

Examples of Exponer in the Present Tense

Cada mañana expongo mis ideas en la reunión de equipo. (Every morning I present my ideas in the team meeting.)

Tú expones tus argumentos de manera clara y convincente. (You present your arguments in a clear and convincing manner.)

El profesor expone los conceptos clave durante la clase. (The professor presents the key concepts during the class.)

Exponemos nuestros hallazgos en la conferencia anual. (We present our findings at the annual conference.)

Ustedes exponen sus proyectos de manera creativa e innovadora. (You all present your projects in a creative and innovative way.)

Los artistas exponen sus obras en la galería de arte local. (The artists exhibit their works at the local art gallery.)

En la reunión familiar, exponemos nuestras preocupaciones sobre el cuidado de los abuelos. (At the family meeting, we present our concerns about caring for the grandparents.)

Los activistas exponen sus demandas en la manifestación pacífica. (The activists present their demands at the peaceful protest.)

Cada año, los estudiantes exponen sus proyectos de ciencias en la feria escolar. (Every year, students present their science projects at the school fair.)

En la clase de cocina, el chef expone las técnicas de preparación de platillos típicos. (In the cooking class, the chef demonstrates techniques for preparing traditional dishes.)

Los periodistas exponen los hechos sin sesgo en sus reportajes. (Journalists present the facts without bias in their reports.)

Durante la terapia, exponemos nuestras emociones y preocupaciones al psicólogo. (During therapy, we present our emotions and concerns to the psychologist.)

En la entrevista de trabajo, expones tus habilidades y experiencia de manera convincente. (In the job interview, you present your skills and experience in a convincing manner.)

Los abogados exponen sus argumentos ante el juez en el juicio. (The lawyers present their arguments before the judge in the trial.)

En el taller de escritura creativa, exponemos nuestras historias y recibimos retroalimentación. (In the creative writing workshop, we present our stories and receive feedback.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Exponer (to expose) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.