descubrimiento
/des-koo-bree-mee-EN-toh/
discovery
Depicting descubrimiento as the act or process of finding something.
descubrimiento(noun)
discovery
?the act or process of finding something
finding out
?the moment of realization
📝 In Action
El descubrimiento de América cambió la historia mundial.
B1The discovery of America changed world history.
El proceso de descubrimiento puede ser lento y frustrante.
B2The process of discovery can be slow and frustrating.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Like many Spanish nouns that end in -miento, 'descubrimiento' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong article
Mistake: "La descubrimiento fue increíble."
Correction: El descubrimiento fue increíble. (Remember it is masculine: el descubrimiento.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The -miento suffix
The ending -miento often turns a verb into a noun describing the result or action of that verb. (descubrir → descubrimiento).
Depicting descubrimiento as the specific thing or fact that was uncovered (the finding).
descubrimiento(noun)
finding
?the specific thing or fact that was uncovered
breakthrough
?a significant new development
📝 In Action
El nuevo descubrimiento médico podría salvar millones de vidas.
B2The new medical breakthrough could save millions of lives.
Este descubrimiento arqueológico es el más importante del siglo.
C1This archaeological finding is the most important of the century.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When talking about the 'thing' itself, you are usually referring to a specific item or piece of information, often requiring an adjective (e.g., 'descubrimiento sorprendente' - surprising discovery).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: descubrimiento
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish sentence correctly uses the word 'descubrimiento' to talk about the *result* of an action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'descubrimiento' and 'hallazgo'?
'Descubrimiento' usually refers to finding something unknown, whether it's an abstract concept (like a cure) or a physical place (like a continent). 'Hallazgo' is often used specifically for finding a physical object, especially one that was lost or hidden (like an artifact or a treasure).
Is 'descubrimiento' only used for big, important things?
No. While it is often used for major historical or scientific events, you can use it for personal realizations too. For example: 'Mi gran descubrimiento fue que me encanta cocinar' (My great discovery was that I love to cook).