The presente de subjuntivo of exponer is used to express 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, so its conjugations in the presente de subjuntivo do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Exponer (to expose) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | exponga |
Tú | expongas |
Él / Ella / Usted | exponga |
Nosotros / Nosotras | expongamos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | expongan |
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Usage of Exponer in the Subjunctive Mood
The present subjunctive of exponer is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action or situation.
To expose or reveal: For example, Es importante que expongamos la verdad. (It’s important that we expose the truth.)
To explain or present: For example, El profesor quiere que los estudiantes expongan sus proyectos. (The teacher wants the students to present their projects.)
To put something at risk: For example, No expongas tu salud por un trabajo. (Don’t put your health at risk for a job.)
To display or exhibit: For example, El museo expondrá las nuevas adquisiciones. (The museum will exhibit the new acquisitions.)
To expose to danger (colloquial): For example, No te expongas tanto al sol, te vas a quemar. (Don’t expose yourself so much to the sun, you’ll get burned.)
Examples
Examples of Exponer in the Subjunctive Mood
Espero que el profesor exponga el tema con claridad para que todos lo entendamos. (I hope the teacher explains the topic clearly so we all understand it.)
¿Podrías exponer tus ideas con más detalle para que expongamos una solución viable? (Could you explain your ideas in more detail so we can propose a viable solution?)
Es importante que expongas tus inquietudes al médico para que pueda ayudarte. (It’s important that you explain your concerns to the doctor so they can help you.)
Para mejorar nuestras habilidades de comunicación, sería bueno que expongamos nuestros puntos de vista de manera respetuosa. (To improve our communication skills, it would be good if we explained our viewpoints respectfully.)
Ojalá que los líderes políticos expongan sus propuestas con honestidad durante el debate. (Hopefully, the political leaders will explain their proposals honestly during the debate.)
Es fundamental que expongas tus ideas con confianza en la entrevista de trabajo. (It’s essential that you explain your ideas confidently in the job interview.)
Sería genial que el guía turístico exponga la historia de la ciudad con pasión. (It would be great if the tour guide explained the history of the city with passion.)
Para tener éxito en el proyecto, es crucial que todos expongan sus roles y responsabilidades claramente. (For the project to be successful, it’s crucial that everyone clearly explains their roles and responsibilities.)
Ojalá que el conferencista exponga el tema de una manera interesante y cautivadora. (Hopefully, the speaker will explain the topic in an interesting and captivating way.)
Sería bueno que expongas tus preocupaciones a tus amigos para que puedan apoyarte. (It would be good if you explained your concerns to your friends so they can support you.)
En la próxima reunión familiar, espero que mi abuela exponga algunas de sus historias de vida fascinantes. (At the next family gathering, I hope my grandmother shares some of her fascinating life stories.)
Para tener una discusión productiva, es importante que todos expongan sus puntos de vista con respeto. (For a productive discussion, it’s important that everyone explains their viewpoints respectfully.)
Ojalá que el artista exponga el significado detrás de su obra de una manera profunda y conmovedora. (Hopefully, the artist will explain the meaning behind their work in a deep and moving way.)
Sería genial que el chef exponga la preparación de cada plato para que podamos apreciar el proceso culinario. (It would be great if the chef explained the preparation of each dish so we can appreciate the culinary process.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Exponer (to expose) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo exponga | I expose |
Tú expongas | You expose |
Él / Ella / Usted exponga | He / She / You exposes |
Nosotros / Nosotras expongamos | We expose |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes expongan | They / You all expose |
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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.