Descubren (en. Discover)
/desˈkuβɾen/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
In the research, they discover new evidence.
En la investigación, descubren nuevas evidencias.
Find something that was not known.
Scientists discover a new species of plant.
Los científicos descubren una nueva especie de planta.
Realize something.
She discovers her true feelings for him.
Ella descubre sus verdaderos sentimientos hacia él.
Etymology
From the Latin 'discooperire', which means 'to uncover'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
discover America
Reference to the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America in 1492.
descubrir América
discover fire
Finding the use of fire, fundamental in human history.
descubrir el fuego
discover the truth
Coming to know the reality of a hidden situation.
descubrir la verdad
Related Words
discovery
Finding or revealing something new or unknown.
descubrimiento
uncovered
Something that has been found or revealed.
descubierto
to discover
Action of finding what was hidden or unknown.
descubrir
Slang Meanings
Realizing something unexpected.
When I saw the result, I discovered that I had won the lottery.
Cuando vi el resultado, descubrí que había ganado la lotería.
Perceiving a hidden truth.
After the conversation, I discovered that he had been lying to me.
Después de la conversación, descubrí que me había estado mintiendo.