averiguado
/ah-beh-ree-GWAH-doh/
found out
Averiguado: Having discovered information or found something out.
averiguado(verb)
found out
?having discovered information
investigated
?having looked into a matter
,verified
?confirmed as true
📝 In Action
He averiguado la verdad sobre el problema.
A2I have found out the truth about the problem.
Una vez averiguado el precio, decidimos no comprarlo.
B1Once the price was found out, we decided not to buy it.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the 'Done' form
Averiguado is the past participle. Use it after the verb 'haber' (he, has, ha...) to say you 'have found out' something.
The Spelling Change
Notice that in some forms of the main verb, like 'averigüé', we add two dots over the 'u'. This is just to make sure the 'u' is still pronounced.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'found'
Mistake: "Using 'averiguado' to mean finding a physical object."
Correction: Use 'encontrado' for physical objects (like keys). Use 'averiguado' for information or facts.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pair with 'por fin'
If you've been searching for an answer for a long time, say 'Por fin lo he averiguado' (I finally found it out) to sound more natural.
Averiguado: Describing someone who is nosy or pries into others' business.
averiguado(adjective)
nosy
?describing a person who pries into others' business
meddlesome
?interfering in things that are not one's concern
📝 In Action
Ese vecino es un averiguado; siempre está mirando por la ventana.
B2That neighbor is so nosy; he's always looking through the window.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: averiguado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'averiguado' to mean someone is 'nosy'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'encontrado' and 'averiguado'?
Use 'encontrado' for finding physical things (like your keys) or encountering someone. Use 'averiguado' for finding out facts, data, or secrets.
Is 'averiguada' a word?
Yes! If you are describing a feminine noun (like 'la verdad'), you change the ending to 'averiguada'.