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exposed

[/ɪkˈspoʊzd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
exposto
1. not covered or protected; laid bare
The exposed wires are dangerous.
Os fios expostos são perigosos.
2. revealed or made known, especially something hidden or secret
The scandal exposed the politician's corruption.
O escândalo expôs a corrupção do político.
3. subjected to or affected by something (weather, danger, etc.)
We were exposed to the cold wind on the mountain.
Fomos expostos ao vento frio na montanha.
4. having no shelter or protection from the elements
The exposed beach has strong waves.
A praia exposta tem ondas fortes.
NYC Slang
put on blast, outed
Synonyms
revealeduncoveredbareunprotectedvulnerable
Antonyms
coveredprotectedhiddenconcealedsheltered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exposto
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
exposto
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
exposto
No significant regional variation
Portugal
exposto
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

expose oneself - revelar-se ou mostrar-se vulnerável
exposed to the elements - exposto aos elementos da natureza
laid bare - completamente revelado ou descoberto
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