descobrir

[dɛʃkɔˈbriɾ]

verb

to discover

1. to find or learn something for the first time

I discovered a new restaurant in my neighborhood.

Descobri um novo restaurante no meu bairro.

2. to uncover or reveal something hidden

They discovered the truth about what happened.

Eles descobriram a verdade sobre o que aconteceu.

3. to expose or remove a cover from something

He discovered his face by removing the mask.

Ele descobriu o rosto ao tirar a máscara.

4. to make known or reveal a secret

She discovered her feelings to him.

Ela descobriu seus sentimentos para ele.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

descobrir

standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

descobrir

no significant regional variation

São Paulo

descobrir

no significant regional variation

Portugal

descobrir

same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

descobrir a pólvora - to discover something obvious (literally: to discover gunpowder)

descobrir o jogo - to find out someone's scheme or trick

descobrir as cartas - to reveal one's cards or intentions

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