Breakdown of Voy a exponer brevemente el problema.
el problema
the problem
ir
to go
a
to
exponer
to present (a topic); to exhibit (art)
Questions & Answers about Voy a exponer brevemente el problema.
Why use exponer here instead of presentar, and doesn't it mean to expose?
While exponer does mean to expose (such as to danger or sunlight), in intellectual or formal contexts it means to present, to explain, or to lay out the details of a topic. You could also use presentar, but exponer sounds slightly more analytical, suggesting you will explain the components of the problem rather than just introduce it.
Why is the adverb brevemente placed before el problema instead of at the end of the sentence?
Spanish adverb placement is quite flexible. You can absolutely say Voy a exponer el problema brevemente. However, placing brevemente right next to the verb is very common and subtly shifts the emphasis to how the action will be performed, letting the listener know right away that the explanation will be quick.
Could I use the future tense Expondré instead of Voy a exponer?
I still sometimes trip over the gender of problema. Are there other words like this I should watch out for?