Discernir (en. Discern)

/disˈeɾniɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To distinguish or separate what is clear from what is confusing.

It is important to discern the truth from the lie.

Es importante discernir la verdad de la mentira.

To perceive or understand something clearly.

I was able to discern her true intentions.

Logré discernir sus verdaderas intenciones.

To make decisions based on judgment.

We need to discern the best options for the project.

Necesitamos discernir las mejores opciones para el proyecto.

From the Latin 'discernere', which means to separate or distinguish.

discern right from wrong

Distinguishing the good from the bad.

discernir el bien del mal

discern between the real and the fictional

Distinguishing what is true from what is imaginary.

discernir entre lo real y lo ficticio

discernment

Ability to distinguish or judge correctly.

discernimiento

discrimination

Action of distinguishing or differentiating.

discriminación

To guess or intuit

She can discern things before they happen.

Ella puede discernir las cosas antes de que sucedan.

To know what to do in a complicated situation

You have to discern in this type of problems.

Tienes que discernir en este tipo de problemas.