Descubrir (en. Discover)

/deskuˈbɾiɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To find something that was hidden or unknown.

The archaeologist managed to discover an ancient civilization.

El arqueólogo logró descubrir una antigua civilización.

To know or come to know something.

I discovered that I have a hidden talent for music.

Descubrí que tengo un talento oculto para la música.

To make visible something that was hidden.

The reporter tried to uncover the truth behind the scandal.

El reportero intentó descubrir la verdad detrás del escándalo.

From the Latin 'discoperire', meaning 'to open' or 'to unveil'.

discover America

The act of being the first Europeans to arrive in America.

descubrir América

discover gunpowder

Discovering something that had already been found previously; making a contribution that is believed to be original but is not.

descubrir la pólvora

discover lukewarm water

Revealing a truth or fact that is obvious or known to all.

descubrir el agua tibia

discovery

The action of discovering something new.

descubrimiento

discoverer

A person who discovers something.

descubridor

to hide

To hide something so it cannot be seen or known.

ocultar

To realize something.

When I realized that he liked her, it was like discovering lukewarm water.

Cuando me di cuenta de que le gustaba, fue como descubrir el agua tibia.

To discover something unexpected.

Yesterday I found out that my friend had been dating my ex.

Ayer descubrí que mi amigo había estado saliendo con mi ex.