The Present Tense of Descubrir is used to describe actions happening right now or facts that are currently true. For example, Descubro un nuevo restaurante en la ciudad. (I discover a new restaurant in the city.)
Descubrir is a regular -ir verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ir in the present tense.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Descubrir (to discover) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | descubro |
| Tú | descubres |
| Él / Ella / Usted | descubre |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | descubrimos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | descubrís |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | descubren |
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Usage of Descubrir in the Present Tense
Descubrir generally means to discover or uncover something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To discover or find something: for example, Descubro nuevos restaurantes cada semana. (I discover new restaurants every week.)
To reveal or uncover something: for example, Descubro la verdad sobre lo que pasó. (I uncover the truth about what happened.)
To realize or become aware of something: for example, Descubro que me gusta mucho cocinar. (I realize that I really enjoy cooking.)
To expose or reveal something hidden: for example, Descubro su mentira y me enfado. (I expose their lie and get angry.)
To take off or remove something (colloquial): for example, ¡Descubre tu camisa que hace calor! (Take off your shirt, it’s hot!)
To see someone naked (rude): for example, ¡No me descubras mientras me cambio! (Don’t uncover me while I’m changing!)
Examples
Examples of Descubrir in the Present Tense
Cada mañana descubro algo nuevo sobre mí mismo. (Every morning I discover something new about myself.)
Cuando viajo, descubro nuevas culturas y tradiciones. (When I travel, I discover new cultures and traditions.)
Los científicos descubren nuevas especies de plantas y animales cada año. (Scientists discover new species of plants and animals every year.)
¿Descubres algo interesante en las noticias de hoy? (Do you discover anything interesting in today’s news?)
En este taller, descubrimos nuevas formas de expresarnos a través del arte. (In this workshop, we discover new ways to express ourselves through art.)
Mi amiga descubre nuevos restaurantes locales cada semana. (My friend discovers new local restaurants every week.)
Los arqueólogos descubren ruinas antiguas en la selva. (Archaeologists discover ancient ruins in the jungle.)
¿Descubrís algo nuevo en tu trabajo? (Do you discover anything new at your job?)
Cuando leo, descubro nuevas ideas y perspectivas. (When I read, I discover new ideas and perspectives.)
Los niños descubren el mundo a través de la exploración y el juego. (Children discover the world through exploration and play.)
En la clase de cocina, descubrimos nuevas recetas y técnicas culinarias. (In the cooking class, we discover new recipes and culinary techniques.)
Mi hermana descubre nuevas bandas de música todo el tiempo. (My sister discovers new music bands all the time.)
Los investigadores descubren nuevos tratamientos para enfermedades. (Researchers discover new treatments for diseases.)
¿Qué descubres en tu tiempo libre? (What do you discover in your free time?)
Cuando viajo, descubro nuevas formas de ver el mundo. (When I travel, I discover new ways of seeing the world.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Descubrir (to discover) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo descubro | I discover |
| Tú descubres | You discover |
| Él / Ella / Usted descubre | He / She / You (formal) discovers |
| Nosotros / Nosotras descubrimos | We discover |
| Vosotros / Vosotras descubrís | You all discover |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes descubren | They / You all (formal) discover |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.