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How to Say "reveals" in Spanish

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descubre

/des-KOO-breh//desˈkuβɾe/

verbA2general
Use 'descubre' when someone finds out or makes something known that was previously unknown, often a solution, secret, or information.
A young explorer kneeling and pointing excitedly at a small, sparkling treasure they just found partially hidden in the dirt.

Examples

Ella descubre la solución al problema en el último minuto.

She discovers the solution to the problem at the last minute.

Usted descubre que hablar español es más fácil de lo que pensaba.

You (formal) find out that speaking Spanish is easier than you thought.

El museo descubre un nuevo mural antiguo.

The museum uncovers a new ancient mural.

Present Tense Uses

This form describes an action happening now, a habitual action, or a future action that is guaranteed to happen soon ('Mañana descubre la verdad').

acusa

/ah-KOO-sah//aˈkusa/

verbB2general
Use 'acusa' when a person's appearance or a situation clearly shows or indicates a particular state or condition, like fatigue or age.
A person with a very bright, wide smile and rosy cheeks showing happiness.

Examples

Su rostro acusa un gran cansancio.

His face shows great tiredness.

El edificio acusa el paso de los años.

The building reveals the passage of time.

Choosing Between 'Descubre' and 'Acusa'

Learners often confuse 'descubre' and 'acusa' by using 'descubre' when something is merely evident, rather than actively found out or revealed. Remember, 'acusa' is about something being visibly apparent, like a sign, whereas 'descubre' implies an act of finding or uncovering.

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