exposed

• Descreve o estado de algo que não está coberto, não está protegido ou foi tornado visível, frequentemente implicando vulnerabilidade ou falta de abrigo.

Describes a state of being uncovered, unprotected, or made visible, often implying vulnerability or lack of shelter.

1. Not protected or coveredB1formal

   Left without protection from the elements or danger.

   Exposto

   • The hikers were exposed to the harsh weather conditions.
   • The wires were left exposed, posing a safety hazard.
   • His skin was exposed to the sun for too long.

   Sinônimosbaredefenselessopenuncoveredunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

   Antônimoscoveredguardedprotectedsecureshelteredshielded

2. Revealed or made knownB2formal

   Made visible or known, often something previously hidden or secret.

   Revelado

   • The scandal was exposed by the journalist.
   • The truth about the company's finances was finally exposed.
   • The undercover agent was exposed and had to leave the country.

   Sinônimosdiscloseduncoveredunearnedunveiled

   Antônimosconcealedcoveredhiddenmaskedveiled

3. Vulnerable or at riskB2formal

   In a position where one is susceptible to harm, criticism, or danger.

   Vulnerável ou exposto

   • The children were exposed to violence in their neighborhood.
   • The company is exposed to significant financial risk.
   • Without proper training, the soldiers were exposed to enemy fire.

   Sinônimosdefenselessendangeredsusceptibleunprotectedunsafevulnerable

   Antônimosguardedprotectedsafesecureshelteredshielded

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de revelar, descobrir ou tornar algo visível ou conhecido, muitas vezes algo oculto ou secreto.

A verb used to indicate the act of revealing, uncovering, or making something visible or known, often something previously hidden or secret.

1. Reveal or uncoverB2formal

   To make something visible or known that was previously hidden or secret.

   Revelar

   • The journalist exposed the corruption scandal.
   • The investigation exposed serious flaws in the system.
   • He threatened to expose the truth to the public.

   Sinônimosdisclosedivulgeexhibitrevealuncoverunveil

   Antônimosconcealcoverhidemaskshieldveil

2. Subject to influenceB1formal

   To make someone experience or be affected by something, often something new or harmful.

   Expor a

   • Children should be exposed to different cultures.
   • The workers were exposed to dangerous chemicals.
   • Exposing plants to too much sunlight can damage them.

   Sinônimosopensubject

   Antônimosprotectsheltershield

3. PhotographyB2formal

   To allow light to reach photographic film or a digital sensor in order to create an image.

   Expor

   • The photographer exposed the film for only a few seconds.
   • You need to expose the sensor correctly to get a clear picture.
   • He accidentally overexposed the photo, making it too bright.