discern

BrE /dɪˈsɜːn/ AmE /dɪˈsɜrn/

verb en → es

past discerned pp discerned ing discerning

1 SEE/RECOGNIZE [transitive] B2

to see or recognize something that is difficult to notice or understand

distinguir, percibir, advertir

  • discern a difference between A and B

Collocations discern the truth from lies · discern patterns in data

  • It is difficult to discern any real differences between the two products.

    Es difícil distinguir cualquier diferencia real entre los dos productos.

2 JUDGE/EVALUATE [transitive] C1

to judge or evaluate something carefully and with great care

juzgar, evaluar cuidadosamente

  • discern the quality of sth

Collocations discern the value of an idea · discern the importance of a situation

  • She can discern the true worth of any piece of art.

    Ella puede juzgar el verdadero valor de cualquier obra de arte.