The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Exponer is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Expón tus ideas claramente. (Present your ideas clearly.)

Exponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that must be memorized.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Exponer (to expose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To display or exhibit: For example, Exponed las pinturas en la galería. (Display the paintings in the gallery.)

To explain or set forth: For example, Exponed vuestros argumentos claramente. (Set forth your arguments clearly.)

To reveal or disclose: For example, No expongas mis secretos. (Don’t reveal my secrets.)

To put at risk or in danger: For example, No expongas tu salud con esos hábitos. (Don’t put your health at risk with those habits.)

Slang: To show off or flaunt: For example, ¡Exponed esos músculos, chicos! (Show off those muscles, guys!)

Examples

Examples of Exponer in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Expón tus ideas con claridad! (Present your ideas clearly!)

Por favor, exponga su punto de vista sobre este tema. (Please explain your point of view on this topic.)

Compañeros, expongamos nuestros argumentos de manera respetuosa. (Colleagues, let’s present our arguments respectfully.)

Señores, expongan sus propuestas con confianza. (Ladies and gentlemen, present your proposals confidently.)

Antes de viajar, expón tus dudas para que podamos resolverlas. (Before traveling, express your doubts so we can resolve them.)

En la feria cultural, exponga su talento artístico sin temor. (At the cultural fair, showcase your artistic talent without fear.)

Amigos, expongamos nuestras ideas para mejorar la comunidad. (Friends, let’s share our ideas to improve the community.)

Padres, expongan sus preocupaciones sobre la educación de sus hijos. (Parents, share your concerns about your children’s education.)

En la entrevista de trabajo, expón tus fortalezas con seguridad. (In the job interview, confidently present your strengths.)

Señor presidente, exponga su plan de acción ante la crisis actual. (Mr. President, present your action plan for the current crisis.)

Equipo, expongamos nuestras estrategias para aumentar las ventas. (Team, let’s present our strategies to increase sales.)

Activistas, expongan sus demandas sociales con firmeza y respeto. (Activists, firmly and respectfully present your social demands.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.