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    Excavar (en. Dig)

    /ekskaˈβaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To create a hole or cavity in the ground.
    The workers need to excavate to build the foundation.
    Los trabajadores tienen que excavar para construir el cimiento.
    To remove earth or material found beneath the surface.
    They dug deep to find archaeological remains.
    Excavaron profundamente para encontrar restos arqueológicos.
    To eliminate or remove something that is buried.
    They excavated the area where a treasure was believed to be.
    Excavaron la zona donde se creía que había un tesoro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'excavāre', which means 'to remove earth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    digging into the past
    To investigate or inquire about historical events.
    excavar en el pasado
    to uncover a truth
    To discover the truth behind a situation.
    excavar una verdad
    to dig with patience
    To work or investigate methodically and calmly.
    excavar con paciencia

    Related Words

    excavation
    Action and effect of excavating.
    excavación
    excavator
    Machine or person that excavates.
    excavador
    excavated
    The result of having been excavated.
    excavado

    Slang Meanings

    Excavate in a metaphorical context.
    The detective was digging into the victim's life to find clues.
    El detective estaba excavarando en la vida de la víctima para encontrar pistas.
    To seek detailed information about a situation.
    He is always digging through social media to find gossip.
    Siempre está excavarando dentro de las redes sociales para encontrar chismes.