Descubriese (en. Discovered)

/des-ku-'bɾie-se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Unveil or make visible something that was hidden.
If I were to discover the mystery, I could solve the case.
Si descubriese el misterio, podría resolver el caso.
Find something that was unknown or lost.
If I were to discover a new planet, I would make history.
Si descubriese un nuevo planeta, haría historia.
Access new knowledge.
She wished for her family to discover her talent for art.
Ella deseaba que su familia descubriese su talento para el arte.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'descubrir', formed by the prefix 'des-' and 'cubrir'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

uncover the truth
It refers to finding the hidden truth about a situation.
descubriese la verdad
if I were to discover something new
It expresses the possibility of making a new discovery.
si descubriese algo nuevo
when I discovered the plan
It alludes to becoming aware of a previously ignored strategy.
cuando descubriese el plan

Related Words

discovery
Action of discovering or finding something.
descubrimiento
discoverer
Person who discovers, especially in the context of explorations or research.
decubridor

Slang Meanings

Realizing something surprising.
When he found out the truth, it was as if he discovered a hidden secret.
Cuando se enteró de la verdad, fue como si descubriese un secreto oculto.
Finding something unexpected.
While reviewing old photos, I discovered a treasure of memories.
Al revisar viejas fotos, descubriese un tesoro de memorias.