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be exposed to

[bi ɪkˈspoʊzd tu]
verb phrase
estar exposto a; ser exposto a
1. to be subjected to or come into contact with something, especially something harmful, unpleasant, or educational
Children are exposed to many different cultures in this school.
Crianças são expostas a muitas culturas diferentes nesta escola.
2. to be revealed or discovered (especially regarding secrets or wrongdoing)
The scandal exposed the politician to public criticism.
O escândalo expôs o político à crítica pública.
3. to be subjected to risk, danger, or adverse conditions
Workers exposed to asbestos face serious health risks.
Trabalhadores expostos ao amianto enfrentam riscos graves à saúde.
Synonyms
be subjected tobe vulnerable toencountercome into contact withexperience
Antonyms
be protected frombe sheltered frombe shielded fromavoid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar exposto a; ser exposto a
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
estar exposto a; ser exposto a
Standard usage, identical to general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
estar exposto a; ser exposto a
Standard usage, may emphasize vulnerability in context
Portugal
estar exposto a; ser exposto a
Identical to Brazilian usage; standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

exposed to the elements
exposed to risk
exposed to public scrutiny
lay oneself open to
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