exhibition

S2 W2

BrE /ɪɡˈzɪbɪʃn/ AmE /ɪɡˈzɪbɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 ART SHOW [singular] B1

a public display of paintings, photographs, or other works of art

exposición, muestra de arte

  • an exhibition of something

Collocations art exhibition · photography exhibition

  • The museum is hosting an exhibition of contemporary art.

    El museo está organizando una exposición de arte contemporáneo.

2 TRADE FAIR [singular] B1

a large event where companies display their products and services to attract customers or investors

feria, exposición comercial

  • an exhibition of something

Collocations trade exhibition · industrial exhibition

  • The company will be at the trade exhibition next week.

    La empresa estará en la feria comercial la próxima semana.

3 HISTORICAL [singular] B2

a display of historical objects or documents to inform the public about a specific period, event, or person

exposición histórica, muestra

  • an exhibition on something

Collocations historical exhibition · documentary exhibition

  • There is an exhibition on the history of photography at the library.

    Hay una exposición sobre la historia de la fotografía en la biblioteca.

4 SPORT [singular] B2

a competition or event in a sport, often involving teams from different places

torneo, competencia deportiva

  • an exhibition match

Collocations exhibition game · exhibition tournament

  • The basketball team played an exhibition match against a local club.

    El equipo de baloncesto jugó un partido amistoso contra un club local.