The presente de subjuntivo of exponer is used to express wishes, desires, doubts or uncertainties about exposing or presenting something, for example: Es importante que exponga sus ideas claramente. (It’s important that you clearly present your ideas.)

Exponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for each subject pronoun in the presente de subjuntivo.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Exponer (to expose) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To expose or reveal: For example, Aunque exponga sus defectos, lo quiero igual. (Even if he exposes his flaws, I still love him.)

To explain or set forth: For example, Es importante que expongamos nuestros argumentos con claridad. (It’s important that we set forth our arguments clearly.)

To put at risk: For example, No expongas tu salud por un capricho. (Don’t put your health at risk for a whim.)

To display or exhibit: For example, El museo expondrá las obras de arte más valiosas. (The museum will exhibit the most valuable artworks.)

Colloquially, to show off: For example, ¡Qué guapa vas! ¿A quién quieres exponer? (You look so pretty! Who are you trying to show off for?)

Examples

Examples of Exponer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que expongas tus ideas con claridad en la reunión. (It’s important that you present your ideas clearly in the meeting.)

Para aprobar el curso, es necesario que expongas un proyecto final. (To pass the course, it’s necessary that you present a final project.)

Ojalá que expongas tus habilidades en la entrevista de trabajo. (I hope you showcase your skills in the job interview.)

Aunque no te guste hablar en público, es crucial que expongas tu investigación en la conferencia. (Even if you don’t like public speaking, it’s crucial that you present your research at the conference.)

Me gustaría que expongamos nuestras propuestas de manera convincente. (I’d like us to present our proposals in a convincing manner.)

Es recomendable que expongan sus hallazgos con gráficos y diagramas. (It’s advisable that they present their findings with graphs and diagrams.)

Sería bueno que expongáis vuestro proyecto en la feria de ciencias. (It would be good if you presented your project at the science fair.)

Quizás exponga su teoría en el próximo simposio. (Perhaps he’ll present his theory at the next symposium.)

Es fundamental que expongas tus argumentos de manera lógica y coherente. (It’s essential that you present your arguments in a logical and coherent manner.)

Tal vez expongamos nuestro trabajo artístico en la galería local. (Maybe we’ll exhibit our artwork at the local gallery.)

Sería genial que expongan sus hallazgos en la próxima revista científica. (It would be great if they published their findings in the next scientific journal.)

Ojalá que exponga su punto de vista con respeto y diplomacia. (I hope he presents his viewpoint with respect and diplomacy.)

Es posible que expongamos nuestro proyecto en la feria de emprendedores. (It’s possible that we’ll pitch our project at the entrepreneurship fair.)

Sería ideal que expongáis vuestras ideas de manera creativa e innovadora. (It would be ideal if you presented your ideas in a creative and innovative way.)

Quizás expongan su propuesta de manera convincente al comité. (Perhaps they’ll present their proposal convincingly to the committee.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.