Descubrir
Example: Quiero descubrir nuevos lugares durante las vacaciones.
Definition
"Descubrir" means to find or learn something that was previously unknown or hidden, often through exploration or investigation. For example, it can refer to discovering new places during vacations or uncovering new information.
Etymology
The word "descubrir" comes from the Latin 'discooperire,' which means to uncover or reveal. It combines 'dis-' implying removal or reversal, and 'cooperire,' meaning to cover. Did you know? The sense of 'discover' originally related to uncovering something hidden, like treasure or land.
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"Descubrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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