1. A part of a surface or space that is not covered or protected, left open to the elements or to view
The exposed area of the roof was damaged by the storm.
A área exposta do telhado foi danificada pela tempestade.
2. In construction or engineering, a section of a structure or material that is uncovered or unprotected
Workers protected the exposed area with waterproof material.
Os trabalhadores protegeram a área exposta com material à prova de água.