Descubriera (en. Discovered)

/des.kub.ɾje.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To find something that was hidden or unknown.
If I were to discover the secret, I could help everyone.
Si yo descubriera el secreto, podría ayudar a todos.
To make something known for the first time.
If I discovered a new planet, it would be a great breakthrough for science.
Si descubriera un nuevo planeta, sería un gran avance para la ciencia.
To realize some truth or reality.
When I finally discovered the truth, I felt relieved.
Cuando finalmente descubriera la verdad, me sentí aliviado.

Etymology

From the Latin 'discooperire', which means to uncover or reveal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

discover America
Reference to the discovery of the American continent.
descubrir América
discover fire
A milestone in human evolution that represented an important advance.
descubrir el fuego
discover gunpowder
Finding an invention that changed the way of warfare.
descubrir la pólvora

Related Words

discovery
Action of discovering something.
descubrimiento
discoverer
A person who discovers something.
descubridor
discovered
Something that has been discovered.
descubierto

Slang Meanings

To discover something surprising or incredible.
It blew my mind when I discovered he was a famous artist.
Me voló la cabeza cuando descubrí que él era un famoso artista.
To realize a complicated situation.
In the end, I discovered that my friend had lied to me.
Al final, descubrí que mi amigo me había mentido.