Meaning and behavior
What does exponer mean?
Exponer means to exhibit. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -ER verb. It is non-reflexive.
to expose.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- exponer
- Gerund
- exponiendo
- Past participle
- expuesto
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -er pattern in the present, preterite, future.
Its past participle, expuesto, is irregular.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of exponer for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Exponer |
|---|---|
| yo | expongo |
| tú | expones |
| él / ella / usted | expone |
| nosotros / nosotras | exponemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | exponéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | exponen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of exponer is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Exponer |
|---|---|
| yo | expuse |
| tú | expusiste |
| él / ella / usted | expuso |
| nosotros / nosotras | expusimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | expusisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | expusieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of exponer, or for background information.
| Subject | Exponer |
|---|---|
| yo | exponía |
| tú | exponías |
| él / ella / usted | exponía |
| nosotros / nosotras | exponíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | exponíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | exponían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of exponer for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Exponer |
|---|---|
| yo | expondré |
| tú | expondrás |
| él / ella / usted | expondrá |
| nosotros / nosotras | expondremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | expondréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | expondrán |
Verified context
Examples with exponer
Un peatón imprudente se expone a sí mismo a un gran peligro.
A jaywalker exposes himself to great danger.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRNo lo expongas a la lluvia.
Don't expose it to the rain.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRExponga usted su idea con más claridad.
Explain your idea more clearly.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Exponer FAQ
What does exponer mean?
Exponer means to exhibit.
Is exponer regular or irregular?
Exponer is a irregular -ER verb.
What is the gerund of exponer?
The gerund of exponer is exponiendo.
What is the past participle of exponer?
The past participle of exponer is expuesto.
How is exponer conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is expongo, expones, expone, exponemos, exponen.
How is exponer conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is expuse, expusiste, expuso, expusimos, expusieron.
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