discovery

the act of finding out about something for the first time or seeing it for the first time

descubrimiento, hallazgo

• a discovery of something

Collocations scientific discovery · archaeological discovery

• The discovery of penicillin was a major medical breakthrough.

  El descubrimiento de la penicilina fue un avance médico importante.

new information or knowledge that you have found out about something

descubrimiento, revelación

• a discovery of something

Collocations important discovery · recent discovery

• The team made an important discovery about the disease.

  El equipo hizo un descubrimiento importante sobre la enfermedad.

something that you find unexpectedly, especially something interesting or valuable

hallazgo inesperado, descubrimiento

• a discovery of something

Collocations unexpected discovery · fortunate discovery

• It was a fortunate discovery to find the lost ring.

  Fue un hallazgo fortuito encontrar el anillo perdido.

the act of revealing something that was previously unknown or hidden

revelación, descubrimiento

• a discovery of something

Collocations major revelation · shocking revelation

• The discovery revealed shocking truths about the company's practices.

  El descubrimiento reveló verdades impactantes sobre las prácticas de la empresa.