Descubría (en. I discovered)

/des-ku-'bɾi-a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To find something that was not previously known.
He discovered a new world on his travels.
Él descubría un nuevo mundo en sus viajes.
To reveal hidden information or truth.
The investigation uncovered the truth behind the scandal.
La investigación descubría la verdad detrás del escándalo.
To know something that had been ignored for the first time.
She discovered new facets of her personality.
Ella descubría nuevas facetas de su personalidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'disco', which means 'to find' or 'to reveal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

discover the world
To know different cultures and places.
descubrir el mundo
discover the truth
To find the reality behind appearances.
descubrir la verdad
yet to be discovered
That has not yet been achieved or found.
por descubrir

Related Words

discovery
The act of finding something new.
descubrimiento
revelation
The act of making something known or visible.
revelación
exploration
The act of investigating or inquiring into the unknown.
exploración

Slang Meanings

To find something surprising.
Yesterday I discovered an amazing place in the city.
Ayer descubrí un lugar increíble en la ciudad.
To disclose a secret.
I can't believe you uncovered my plan.
No puedo creer que descubrieras mi plan.