Descubrir
Example: Quiero descubrir nuevos lugares durante las vacaciones.
Definition
"Descubrir" means to find or learn something previously unknown or hidden, such as new places, facts, or ideas. It involves the act of uncovering or revealing something that was not known before, as in the phrase, "I want to discover new places during the holidays."
Etymology
The word "descubrir" comes from the Latin 'discooperire,' meaning 'to uncover' or 'to reveal.' It combines 'dis-' (a prefix indicating removal or reversal) and 'cooperire' (to cover). Did you know? The evolution of "descubrir" reflects the idea of removing a cover to reveal something hidden.
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"Descubrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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