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How do you say "discover" in Spanish?

descubrir

Verb Noun

In Spanish, "discover" is descubrir.

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Pronunciation

'descubrir' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable.

Grammar notes

descubrir is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Los exploradores esperan descubrir nuevas tierras.

Explorers hope to discover new lands.

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How to remember descubrir

Link 'descubrir' to its meaning, Explorers hope to discover new lands, by repeating the example sentence 'Los exploradores esperan descubrir nuevas tierras.' out loud a few times.

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Questions about descubrir

How do you pronounce descubrir?

'descubrir' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable.

Is descubrir formal or casual?

descubrir is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is descubrir used in Spanish?

descubrir is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Los exploradores esperan descubrir nuevas tierras. (Explorers hope to discover new lands.).

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