discover
Preterite vs. Imperfect
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PREMIUM
discover(
dihs
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kuh
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vuhr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
We have not yet discovered life on other planets.Todavía no hemos descubierto vida en otros planetas.
2. (to find)
a. hallar
Yesterday the body of a woman was discovered in a garbage dump not far from the city.Ayer el cuerpo sin vida de una mujer fue hallado en un basurero próximo a la ciudad.
b. encontrar
During their search the police discovered a large haul of cocaine.Durante el registro la policía encontró un gran alijo de cocaína.
3. (to notice)
a. descubrir
I get up and go to my office, only to discover that it is Sunday.Me levanto y me voy a la oficina, para descubrir que es domingo.
b. darse cuenta de
It was then that I discovered I had left my umbrella in the restaurant.Fue entonces cuando me di cuenta de que había dejado el paraguas en el restaurante.
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