uncovered

• Describe algo que ha sido destapado, descubierto o encontrado, o que está sin cubrir o expuesto.

Describes something that has been revealed, exposed, or discovered.

1. Not covered or exposedB1formal

   Not having a covering; left open or bare.

   Descubierto, sin cubierta

   • The uncovered food attracted flies.
   • He left the pool uncovered during the winter.
   • The uncovered wound needed immediate attention.

   Sinónimosbareexposednakedopenunclothedunprotectedunveiled

   Antónimosclothedcoatedcoveredprotectedshieldedwrapped

2. Discovered or revealedB2formal

   Something that has been found out or brought to light.

   Descubierto o revelado

   • The detective uncovered new evidence in the case.
   • The investigation uncovered a major fraud scheme.
   • Historians uncovered ancient artifacts during the excavation.

   Sinónimosdetecteddiscloseddiscoveredexposedfoundunveiled

   Antónimosconcealedcoveredhiddensecretundisclosed

• Verbo que significa quitar la cubierta o el velo de algo, o descubrir, revelar o poner al descubierto algo que estaba oculto o secreto.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing a cover from something, or discovering or revealing something that was hidden or secret.

1. Reveal or exposeB1formal

   To remove a covering from something, making it visible.

   Descubrir, destapar

   • The archaeologists uncovered an ancient tomb.
   • She uncovered the painting to reveal a beautiful landscape.
   • The investigation uncovered new evidence.

   Sinónimosbaredisclosedisplayexposerevealshowunmaskunveil

   Antónimosconcealcoverhide

2. Disclose or revealB1formal

   To discover or make known something that was hidden or secret.

   descubrir, revelar

   • The journalist uncovered a major corruption scandal.
   • The audit uncovered several accounting irregularities.
   • He uncovered the truth about the company's practices.

   Sinónimosbaredisclosedivulgeexposerevealunearthunmaskunveil

   Antónimosconcealcoverhidemaskshroudsuppressveil

3. Remove clothingB2informal

   To remove all or part of one's clothes, exposing the body.

   Descubrir el cuerpo

   • She uncovered her shoulders to apply sunscreen.
   • The model uncovered her back for the tattoo artist.
   • He uncovered his chest to show the scar.

   Sinónimosbaredisrobestripunclotheundress

   Antónimosclothecoverdresswrap