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

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 this tense.

Conjugations

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

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

To display or exhibit: For example, Expone tus trabajos en la galería. (Display your works in the gallery.)

To explain or present: For example, Expone tus ideas claramente. (Present your ideas clearly.)

To expose or reveal: For example, No expongas tus secretos. (Don’t reveal your secrets.)

To put at risk (colloquial): For example, No te expongas tanto al sol. (Don’t expose yourself so much to the sun.)

To abandon or leave someone (rude): For example, ¡No me expongas aquí! (Don’t abandon me here!)

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.)

En la próxima reunión, expongan sus propuestas de manera convincente. (At the next meeting, present your proposals convincingly.)

Antes de viajar, expón tus planes a tus padres. (Before traveling, explain your plans to your parents.)

Señor, exponga los detalles de su reclamo para que podamos ayudarlo. (Sir, explain the details of your complaint so we can assist you.)

Amigos, expongamos nuestras inquietudes al profesor con respeto. (Friends, let’s respectfully express our concerns to the teacher.)

En la entrevista de trabajo, expongan sus fortalezas y experiencia de manera convincente. (In the job interview, present your strengths and experience convincingly.)

¡Expón tus talentos en el concurso de baile! (Show off your talents in the dance contest!)

Artista, exponga su visión creativa en esta exposición. (Artist, present your creative vision in this exhibition.)

Equipo, expongamos nuestras estrategias de marketing con entusiasmo. (Team, let’s present our marketing strategies enthusiastically.)

En la asamblea comunitaria, expongan sus preocupaciones sobre la seguridad del vecindario. (At the community meeting, present your concerns about neighborhood safety.)

Hijo, expón tus razones para quedarte fuera más tarde con madurez. (Son, explain your reasons for staying out later with maturity.)

Estudiantes, expongan sus proyectos finales con orgullo ante la clase. (Students, proudly present your final projects to the class.)

En el taller de oratoria, exponga su discurso con confianza y claridad. (At the public speaking workshop, deliver your speech with confidence and clarity.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Exponer (to expose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.