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expuesto

exposed, exhibited

adjective eks-PWES-toh Rare

Also means

at risk

Usage Note

Expuesto is the irregular past participle of exponer used as an adjective. It can mean physically displayed (obras expuestas, exhibited artworks) or vulnerable to a risk (expuesto al peligro, exposed to danger). The base verb exponer also means to explain or present, giving the word a wide semantic range.

Examples

"El edificio está muy expuesto al viento."

Natural Translation

The building is very exposed to the wind.

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