expósito — meaning in English
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English meaning
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exposed
adjective Left open, unprotected, or vulnerable, often to weather, danger, or view.
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foundling
noun An abandoned baby or child found and cared for by someone other than its parents.
Senses
expósito is used for these senses in English:
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exposed
(usually followed by to) Open (especially to something), unconcealed and/or unprotected (and therefore vulnerable, susceptible).
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foundling
An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.
