Descubra (en. Discover)

/desˈku.βɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To find or acquire knowledge about something that was unknown.
I hope you discover the secrets of life.
Espero que usted descubra los secretos de la vida.
To reveal or manifest something that was hidden.
She will discover the truth behind the story.
Ella descubrirá la verdad detrás de la historia.
To bring to light something that was concealed or hidden.
Discover what is behind this mystery.
Descubra lo que hay detrás de este misterio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'discooperire', which means to remove what covers.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don’t reinvent the wheel
Don’t say something that is already known or that is obvious.
no descubras el agua tibia
discover the world
Explore or learn about the different cultures and places on the planet.
descubra el mundo
discover your talents
Identify the skills or abilities that you have.
descubre tus talentos

Related Words

discovery
The act of finding or revealing something new.
descubrimiento
discoverer
Person who discovers something.
descubridor
unveil
To reveal something that was hidden.
desvelar

Slang Meanings

To understand something in an unexpected way.
When I saw the answer, it was as if I discovered gunpowder.
Cuando vi la respuesta, fue como si descubriera la pólvora.
To realize something that everyone knows except you.
Finally, I discovered why everyone was laughing; it was an old joke.
Finalmente, descubrí por qué todos reían, era un chiste de hace tiempo.