discovered
BrE /dɪˈskʌvəd/ AmE /dɪˈskʌvərd/
verb en → es
past discovered pp discovered ing discovering
to find out something that was not known before
descubrir, encontrar
- discover a fact
- discover the truth
Collocations discover a secret · discover a mistake
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They discovered that he had lied.
Descubrieron que él había mentido.
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
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The explorers discovered a new continent.
Los exploradores descubrieron un nuevo continente.
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
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She discovered that she was wrong.
Ella se dio cuenta de que estaba equivocada.
to uncover or expose something hidden or secret
descubrir, revelar
- discover a plot
- discover a conspiracy
Collocations discover a fraud · discover a scandal
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The police discovered the criminal's plan.
La policía descubrió el plan del criminal.