Averiguó (en. Found out)

/aβeɾiˈɣwo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To discover something that is unknown.
He found out the truth behind the rumor.
Averiguó la verdad detrás del rumor.
To gather information about a topic or matter.
She found out about the travel options.
Ella averiguó sobre las opciones de viaje.
To investigate or inquire into something.
The detective found out who the culprit was.
El detective averiguó quién era el culpable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'verificare', which means 'to make true'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

find out something
To discover information about a specific matter.
averiguar algo
find out if
To inquire about the existence or truth of something.
averiguar si
I didn’t find out anything
To express that no information was obtained about a topic.
no averiguo nada

Related Words

find out
To take actions to obtain information.
averiguar
inquire
To ask questions or seek information.
indagar
investigate
To delve into a topic to uncover the truth.
investigar

Slang Meanings

To investigate informally.
I'm going to find out a bit from my friends about that place.
Voy a averiguar un poco con mis amigos sobre ese lugar.
To discover something that was kept secret.
That inquiry cost him dearly, but in the end, he knew.
Esa averiguación le costó caro, pero al final lo supo.