verb/nounN/A (verb); masculine (noun)pl: exhibits (noun)
exibir (verb); exposição (noun)
1. (verb) to display or present something publicly for viewing
The museum will exhibit the rare paintings next month.
O museu vai exibir os quadros raros no próximo mês.
2. (verb) to show or demonstrate a particular quality, behavior, or emotion
She exhibited great courage during the crisis.
Ela exibiu grande coragem durante a crise.
3. (noun) a public display or show of items, artworks, or goods
The art exhibit attracted thousands of visitors.
A exposição de arte atraiu milhares de visitantes.
4. (noun) a piece of evidence presented in a court of law
The document was marked as Exhibit A in the trial.
O documento foi marcado como Prova A no julgamento.
In Brazilian culture, 'exibir' can have both neutral (to display) and slightly negative connotations (to show off/flaunt), depending on context. Art exhibitions ('exposições') are important cultural events in major Brazilian cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In legal contexts, 'exhibit' (proof) is commonly used in both American and Brazilian Portuguese legal systems.
NYC Slang
show off (when referring to displaying or demonstrating in a showy manner)
Related Idioms & Phrases
exhibit one's wares - to display one's skills or products
on exhibit - being publicly displayed
put on exhibit - to display publicly or draw attention to something
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