heypolyglot
Italian

esposizione

/es.po.zitˈt͡sjo.ne/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

exhibition, display, exposure

  • exhibition, show, display
  • explanation, presentation
  • exposure (to light, sun, danger)

In a sentence

Ho visto una bella esposizione di foto in centro.

I saw a nice photo exhibition downtown.

La tua esposizione è chiara, ma manca un esempio.

Your explanation is clear, but it lacks an example.

Hai già preparato l'esposizione per domani?

Have you already prepared the presentation for tomorrow?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
esposizionefeminine · singular
esposizionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • For a museum or trade fair, esposizione is common; mostra is often more everyday for an art exhibition.
  • For “exposure” to risk, use esposizione a + noun: esposizione al sole, al rischio, ai media.
  • In formal speech, esposizione often means a structured explanation or presentation; spiegazione is broader and more everyday.

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