/des.kuˈβrir/
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Translation
to discover, to find out
Word origin
From Latin discooperire, from dis- ('un-, reversal') plus cooperire ('to cover over'). The literal sense is 'to uncover'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- discooperire
- English cognates
- discover, cover
Grammar
Verb type-ir irregular (past part: descubierto)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
descubierto .
We have discovered something very important.
.
I want to find out the truth about what happened.
cueva .
The children discovered a cave in the forest.
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I have just discovered a fantastic book.
, .
If you follow me, you will discover my secret.
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