Descubrimiento (en. Discovery)

/des-ku-bri-mjen-to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Finding made when discovering something new.
The discovery of penicillin was a milestone in medicine.
El descubrimiento de la penicilina fue un hito en la medicina.
Process by which one comes to know something that was previously unknown.
His discovery about solar energy changed the focus of research.
Su descubrimiento sobre la energía solar cambió el enfoque de la investigación.
A significant event that reveals hidden or unknown information.
The discovery of a new animal species excites scientists.
El descubrimiento de una nueva especie animal emociona a los científicos.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'discooperire,' which means 'to uncover' or 'to reveal.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

great discovery
important milestone in science or knowledge.
gran descubrimiento
personal discovery
revelation about oneself that leads to personal growth.
descubrimiento personal
archaeological discovery
significant finding at an excavation site.
descubrimiento arqueológico

Related Words

discover
Finding something that was hidden.
descubrir
research
Action of inquiring to discover information.
investigación
exploration
Action of investigating a place or topic.
exploración

Slang Meanings

A surprising or astonishing finding.
That new discovery in cooking is a game changer.
Ese nuevo descubrimiento en la cocina es un game changer.
Unexpected revelation in an everyday context.
That app was a real discovery for my daily routine.
Esa app fue un verdadero descubrimiento para mi rutina diaria.