El descubrimiento
Example: El descubrimiento de América cambió la historia mundial.
Definition
"El descubrimiento" refers to the act or process of finding or learning something for the first time, especially something previously unknown or hidden. In history, it often denotes the moment a new land, idea, or fact becomes known to people, such as the discovery of America.
Etymology
The word "el descubrimiento" comes from the Spanish verb "descubrir," which means 'to uncover' or 'to reveal.' It originates from the Latin 'discooperire,' combining 'dis-' (undo) and 'cooperire' (to cover). Did you know? The term reflects the idea of removing a cover to reveal something new, much like lifting a veil.
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"El descubrimiento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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