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descubra

des-KOO-brah/desˈku.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

🔄 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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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'.