discovered

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BrE /dɪˈskʌvəd/ AmE /dɪˈskʌvərd/

verb en → es

past discovered pp discovered ing discovering

1 FIND OUT [T + obj] A2

to find out something that was not known before

descubrir, encontrar

  • discover a fact
  • discover the truth

Collocations discover a secret · discover a mistake

  • They discovered that he had lied.

    Descubrieron que él había mentido.

2 LOCATE [T + obj] B1

to find a place or thing for the first time, especially when it was not known to exist before

descubrir, encontrar

  • discover an island
  • discover a new species

Collocations discover a treasure · discover a hidden cave

  • The explorers discovered a new continent.

    Los exploradores descubrieron un nuevo continente.

3 REALIZE [T + obj] B1

to realize or understand something for the first time

darse cuenta, entender

  • discover a truth
  • discover an error

Collocations discover a mistake · discover the answer

  • She discovered that she was wrong.

    Ella se dio cuenta de que estaba equivocada.

4 UNCOVER [T + obj] B2

to uncover or expose something hidden or secret

descubrir, revelar

  • discover a plot
  • discover a conspiracy

Collocations discover a fraud · discover a scandal

  • The police discovered the criminal's plan.

    La policía descubrió el plan del criminal.