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descubra

des-KOO-brahdesˈku.βɾa

“descubra” means “discover” in Spanish (finding something for the first time).

discover, find out

Also: uncover
VerbB1irregular ir
An explorer in a lush jungle lifting a large leaf to reveal a hidden, ancient stone statue.
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

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

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

Present Subjunctive

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

Indicative

Preterite

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

Imperfect

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

Present

yodescubro
túdescubres
él/ella/usteddescubre
nosotrosdescubrimos
vosotrosdescubrís
ellos/ellas/ustedesdescubren
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "descubra" in Spanish:

uncover→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: descubra

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'descubra' as a polite command?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
descubrimiento(discovery) — Noun
descubridor(discoverer) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'discooperire', which literally means 'to uncover'. It is a combination of 'dis-' (removing) and 'cooperire' (to cover).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: discoverFrench: découvrir

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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'.