expor

Expor is a Portuguese verb meaning to expose, to display, or to set forth. It covers revealing information, presenting an argument, or making facts available for consideration. The term derives from Latin exponere, meaning to place out or to put forth.

Usage: It is a transitive verb that takes a direct object, for example, “expor detalhes” (to expose/display details) or “expor uma hipótese” (to present a hypothesis). It is commonly used in contexts of reporting, argumentation, and instruction to describe the act of making something known. The phrase “expor alguém a” indicates subjecting a person to a condition or risk; “expor-se a” means to expose oneself to risk or danger.

Etymology and related terms: The word comes from Latin exponere. Related nouns include “exposição” (exposure or exhibition) and “expositor” (display stand or presenter). In contrast with “ocultar” (to hide) and with “explicar” (to explain), “expor” emphasizes presenting or making information accessible rather than withholding it.

Usage notes: In Portuguese, expor is used across formal and informal registers, including legal, academic, and journalistic language. Its meanings can encompass revealing data, arguing a point, or presenting content for consideration. The term is commonly found in compound forms and in collocations related to communication and risk assessment.