exposta

Exposta is the feminine singular form of the Portuguese adjective exposto and of the past participle used with the auxiliary estar. It describes something that is exposed, visible, or publicly displayed, or something that is subjected to external conditions such as weather. It can refer to objects, surfaces, or information that is not concealed.

Etymology: the word derives from the verb expor, via its past participle exposto, with the feminine ending -a to agree with feminine nouns.

Usage: exposta appears in contexts such as a surface or object being open to the elements, as in “a pele exposta ao sol” or “a área exposta ao vento.” It also governs meanings of visibility or disclosure, for example “dados expostos na internet” or “uma peça exposta em um museu.” In passive constructions, it agrees with the subject: “a amostra está exposta” meaning it is on display or open to view.

Relationship to related terms: expor refers to the act of displaying or presenting something; exposição is the noun form meaning display, exposition, or exhibit. The adjective exposto (masculine) and its forms (exposta, expostos, expostas) are commonly used in scientific, architectural, museum, and everyday language to convey exposure, visibility, or public presentation.

See also: expor, exposição, exposto.

Note: In some contexts, exposta conveys vulnerability or lack of concealment, while in others it indicates intentional display or public access. The nuance depends on the subject and the surrounding words.