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to expose
01
exponer, poner en riesgo
to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk
Transitive: to expose sb/sth to a risk
Example
The lack of security exposed the company to cyberattacks.
La falta de seguridad expuso a la empresa a ciberataques.
Constant stress can expose individuals to health risks.
El estrés constante puede exponer a las personas a riesgos para la salud.
02
revelar, descubrir
to reveal, uncover, or make visible something that was hidden or covered
Transitive: to expose a hidden or covered object
Example
The archaeologists carefully excavated the site to expose ancient artifacts buried beneath the earth.
Los arqueólogos excavaron cuidadosamente el sitio para exponer artefactos antiguos enterrados bajo la tierra.
As the sculptor chipped away at the marble, the intricate figure began to be exposed.
Mientras el escultor tallaba el mármol, la intrincada figura comenzaba a ser expuesta.
03
exponer, someter
to subject something to a specific action or influence
Transitive: to expose sb/sth to an action or influence
Example
Allowing children unrestricted access to the internet exposes them to inappropriate content and online predators.
Permitir que los niños tengan acceso ilimitado a Internet los expone a contenido inapropiado y a depredadores en línea.
Investing in stocks exposes your savings to the fluctuations of the financial market.
Invertir en acciones expone tus ahorros a las fluctuaciones del mercado financiero.
Example
The documentary filmmaker is currently exposing the environmental impact of industrial practices.
El documentalista está actualmente exponiendo el impacto ambiental de las prácticas industriales.
Investigators managed to expose the scam that had defrauded thousands of people.
Los investigadores lograron exponer el fraude que había estafado a miles de personas.
05
desnudar, exponer
to reveal or uncover one's body by removing clothing, often in a deliberate or inappropriate manner
Transitive: to expose oneself
Example
The model exposed herself in front of the camera for the photoshoot.
La modelo se expuso frente a la cámara para la sesión de fotos.
The streaker ran onto the field and exposed himself to the entire stadium.
El streaker corrió al campo y se expuso ante todo el estadio.
06
abandonar, exponer
to abandon or leave a child without protection or care
Transitive: to expose a child
Example
The heartless parent made the decision to expose their newborn baby on the steps of an orphanage.
El padre desalmado tomó la decisión de exponer a su recién nacido en los escalones de un orfanato.
The child protection agency intervened when a young child was exposed in an empty apartment.
La agencia de protección infantil intervino cuando un niño pequeño fue expuesto en un apartamento vacío.
07
revelar, desenmascarar
to reveal or prove someone or something's true identity, nature, or characteristics
Transitive
Transitive: to expose sb/sth as sth
Example
The investigation exposed him as a fraudster, revealing his false claims of charity work.
La investigación lo expuso como un estafador, revelando sus falsas afirmaciones de trabajo caritativo.
The DNA evidence exposed the suspect as the perpetrator of the crime.
La evidencia de ADN expuso al sospechoso como el autor del crimen.
08
exponer, dejar entrar la luz
to allow light to reach photographic film
Transitive: to expose photographic film
Example
Adjust the camera settings to properly expose the film for the lighting conditions.
Ajusta la configuración de la cámara para exponer correctamente la película a las condiciones de iluminación.
The photographer exposed the film for a longer duration to capture the star trails in the night sky.
El fotógrafo expuso la película durante más tiempo para capturar los rastros de estrellas en el cielo nocturno.
Expose
01
revelación, investigación
a detailed and usually investigative report or disclosure that reveals the hidden or scandalous aspects of a person, organization, or situation, often involving unethical or illegal activities
