Descubrirse (en. Self-discovery)

/deskuˈβɾiɾse/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To expose or show oneself as one is.

Sometimes it is difficult to reveal oneself to others.

A veces es difícil descubrirse ante los demás.

To reveal an internal truth or a deep feeling.

After a long time, he decided to reveal himself and talk about his emotions.

Después de mucho tiempo, decidió descubrirse y hablar de sus emociones.

To discover or realize a personal characteristic.

While traveling, he discovered himself and his true passions.

Al viajar, se descubrió a sí mismo y sus verdaderas pasiones.

From Latin 'discooperire', meaning 'to uncover' or 'to reveal'.

to fully reveal oneself

To show all facets of oneself.

descubrirse completamente

not daring to reveal oneself

Lacking the courage to show one's true identity.

no atreverse a descubrirse

to reveal oneself to others

To reveal personal aspects to other people.

descubrirse ante los demás

discovery

The act of discovering or revealing something.

descubrimiento

To open up emotionally.

I decided to reveal myself and tell him everything I feel.

Decidí descubrirme y contarle todo lo que siento.

To show one's true personality.

He finally revealed himself at the party and had fun like never before.

Finalmente se descubrió en la fiesta y se divirtió como nunca.