uncover [ʌnˈkʌvəʳ]
uncover
uncover(
uhn
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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.).
1. (to remove the cover from)
2. (to make known)
a. descubrir
The minister was arrested when his clandestine dealings were uncovered.El ministro fue detenido cuando se descubrieron sus manejos clandestinos.
b. sacar a la luz
Security forces uncovered a plot to overthrow the government.Las fuerzas de seguridad sacaron a la luz una trama para derribar al gobierno.
3. (to find)
a. descubrir (a treasure or ruins)
The team of archaeologists uncovered an extremely rare ancient relic.El equipo de arque贸logos descubri贸 una reliquia antigua extremadamente rara.
b. dejar al descubierto (evidence)
Their research uncovered evidence that was key to the case.Su investigaci贸n dej贸 al descubierto pruebas que resultaron ser clave para el caso.
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uncovertransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. destapar
2. (fig)
a. descubrir (evidence, plot)
Copyright 漏 2006 Harrap Publishers Limited
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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