Descobrir
Example: Vull descobrir nous llocs durant les vacances d'estiu.
Definition
"Descobrir" means to find out or become aware of something previously unknown, such as new places, facts, or secrets. It involves the act of uncovering or revealing something hidden or not yet known, as in exploring new locations during summer holidays.
Etymology
The word "descobrir" comes from the Latin 'discooperire', which combines 'dis-' meaning 'un-' or 'away' and 'cooperire' meaning 'to cover'. So, it literally means to uncover or reveal. Did you know? The idea of 'discovering' originally involved literally taking the cover off something hidden.
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"Descobrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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