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descubra

des-KOO-brah

verbB1irregular ir
discover?finding something for the first time,find out?learning information or a secret
Also:uncover?physically revealing something hidden

Quick Reference

gerunddescubriendo
past Participledescubierto
infinitivedescubrir

📝 In Action

Espero que ella descubra la verdad pronto.

B1

I hope she finds out the truth soon.

Descubra un mundo de posibilidades con nosotros.

A2

Discover a world of possibilities with us.

Busco a alguien que descubra nuevas curas.

B2

I'm looking for someone who might discover new cures.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • descubra la verdad – discover the truth
  • descubra su potencial – discover your potential

💡 Grammar Points

When to use 'Descubra'

This is a special form used when you aren't stating a simple fact. Use it after 'I hope' (Espero que...), or when giving a polite, formal suggestion to someone you address as 'Usted'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Descubra vs. Descubre

Mistake: "Using 'él descubre' when you mean 'I hope he discovers'."

Correction: Say 'Espero que él descubra'. 'Descubre' is for facts; 'descubra' is for wishes or possibilities.

⭐ Usage Tips

Marketing Magic

You will see 'Descubra' all over advertisements in Spain and Latin America. It's the polite 'Usted' command, meant to invite you to explore a product or service.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesdescubrieran
yodescubriera
túdescubrieras
vosotrosdescubrierais
nosotrosdescubriéramos
él/ella/usteddescubriera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesdescubran
yodescubra
túdescubras
vosotrosdescubráis
nosotrosdescubramos
él/ella/usteddescubra

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesdescubrieron
yodescubrí
túdescubriste
vosotrosdescubristeis
nosotrosdescubrimos
él/ella/usteddescubrió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesdescubrían
yodescubría
túdescubrías
vosotrosdescubríais
nosotrosdescubríamos
él/ella/usteddescubría

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesdescubren
yodescubro
túdescubres
vosotrosdescubrís
nosotrosdescubrimos
él/ella/usteddescubre
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: descubra

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'descubra' as a polite command?

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Word Family

descubrimiento(discovery) - noun
descubridor(discoverer) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'descubra' related to 'abrir' (to open)?

Yes! Both words come from the same Latin root involving opening or uncovering something. In fact, 'descubra' rhymes with 'abra' because they share similar endings.

Can 'descubra' mean 'I discover'?

Yes, but only in 'wish' or 'maybe' sentences. For a simple fact like 'I discover secrets,' you would use 'descubro'.