ser descoberto
[sehr desh-koh-BEHR-too]
verb phrase
to be discovered; to be found out; to be exposed
1. to be revealed or found after being hidden or unknown
The ancient ruins were discovered during the excavation.
As ruínas antigas foram descobertas durante a escavação.
2. to have one's secret, crime, or deception revealed
He was discovered cheating on the exam.
Ele foi descoberto trapaceando na prova.
3. to be found or located after searching
The missing child was discovered safe in the woods.
A criança desaparecida foi descoberta segura na floresta.
4. to become known or come to light unexpectedly
The truth was eventually discovered by investigators.
A verdade foi eventualmente descoberta pelos investigadores.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in both legal/criminal contexts (crime being discovered) and everyday situations (secrets being revealed). It reflects cultural values around honesty and the consequences of deception in Brazilian society.
NYC Slang
to get caught; to be busted; to be found out
Related Idioms & Phrases
ser descoberto em flagrante - to be caught red-handed
ser descoberto no menti - to be caught lying
sua verdadeira face foi descoberta - one's true nature was revealed
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