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Conjugation Chart of “Descubrir” (to discover) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Descubrir”

The Present Tense of Descubrir is used to describe actions happening right now or facts that are currently true. For example, Descubro la verdad sobre mi pasado. (I discover the truth about my past.)

Descubrir is a regular -ir verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ir in the present tense.

How to Use Descubrir in the Present Tense

Descubrir generally means to discover or find out something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To discover or find out: For example, Descubro que mi amigo tiene un nuevo trabajo. (I find out that my friend has a new job.)

To uncover or reveal: For example, Descubro la verdad sobre lo que pasó. (I uncover the truth about what happened.)

To expose or lay bare: For example, Descubro mi hombro al quitarme la chaqueta. (I expose my shoulder by taking off my jacket.)

To catch sight of or spot: For example, Descubro una mancha en mi camisa. (I spot a stain on my shirt.)

To realize or become aware of (colloquial): For example, Descubro que me estás mintiendo. (I realize you’re lying to me.)

To check out or scope out (slang): For example, Descubro a esa chica linda en la fiesta. (I check out that cute girl at the party.)

Real Life 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 que revelan la historia de civilizaciones pasadas. (Archaeologists discover ancient ruins that reveal the history of past civilizations.)

Cuando leo, descubro nuevas ideas y perspectivas. (When I read, I discover new ideas and perspectives.)

En la empresa, descubrimos nuevas oportunidades de negocio constantemente. (At the company, we constantly discover new business opportunities.)

Mi hijo descubre el mundo a su alrededor con curiosidad y asombro. (My son discovers the world around him with curiosity and wonder.)

Los exploradores descubren nuevas rutas y paisajes en cada expedición. (Explorers discover new routes and landscapes on every expedition.)

Cuando medito, descubro una paz interior que me ayuda a enfrentar los desafíos. (When I meditate, I discover an inner peace that helps me face challenges.)

En la clase de cocina, descubrimos nuevas recetas y técnicas culinarias. (In the cooking class, we discover new recipes and culinary techniques.)

Los investigadores descubren nuevos tratamientos para enfermedades cada año. (Researchers discover new treatments for diseases every year.)

Cuando viajo, descubro que hay muchas formas de vivir la vida. (When I travel, I discover that there are many ways to live life.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Descubrir (to discover) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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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.