descubrimos
“descubrimos” means “we discover” in Spanish (present tense, habitual action).
we discover, we discovered
Also: we find out
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Todos los días, cuando leemos, descubrimos algo nuevo.
A2Every day, when we read, we discover something new.
Anoche, por accidente, descubrimos que el vecino era un músico famoso.
B1Last night, by accident, we discovered that the neighbor was a famous musician.
¿Qué descubrimos cuando abrimos la caja?
A2What do we discover when we open the box?
Indicative
Imperfect
Present
Preterite
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
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Which English sentence MUST refer to the simple past tense of 'descubrimos'?
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The word comes from the Latin prefix *dis-* (meaning 'un-' or 'apart') combined with the verb *cooperire* (to cover). So, the word literally means 'to uncover' or 'to take the cover off,' which is how the meaning 'to discover' developed.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'descubrimos' have two different meanings?
This is a common feature in Spanish for verbs ending in -IR (like *descubrir*). The 'we' form is identical in the present tense (we discover) and the preterite past tense (we discovered). You must rely on the context to tell them apart.
How do I make 'descubrimos' negative?
Simply place 'no' directly before the verb: 'No descubrimos nada' (We don't discover anything OR We didn't discover anything).