discovered

• É a forma do particípio passado do verbo "discover", usada também como adjetivo. Indica algo que foi encontrado, descoberto ou revelado, ou alguém que se tornou conhecido por ter sido descoberto.

This is the past tense form of the verb 'discover', not an adjective. It means to find something for the first time or to realize something that was not known before.

1. Found or uncoveredB1formal

   Something that has been found, especially for the first time or after being hidden.

   Descoberto

   • The discovered treasure was worth millions.
   • The discovered planet orbits a distant star.
   • The discovered documents shed new light on the case.

   Sinônimosdetecteddisclosedexposedfoundidentifiedlocateduncovered

   Antônimosburiedconcealedcoveredhiddenlostsecret

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de encontrar algo de forma inesperada ou pela primeira vez, ou de tomar conhecimento de algo antes desconhecido.

A verb used to indicate the act of finding something unexpectedly or for the first time, or learning about something previously unknown.

1. Find something newA2formal

   To find something that was previously unknown or hidden.

   Descobrir

   • Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
   • She discovered an old letter in the attic.
   • They discovered a hidden cave behind the waterfall.

   Sinônimoschance uponcome acrosscome upondetectfindhappen uponlocateuncoverunearth

   Antônimosconcealhideignoremissoverlook

2. Learn or realizeA2formal

   To become aware of a fact or piece of information.

   Descobrir

   • I discovered that my neighbor is a famous author.
   • He discovered the truth about his family history.
   • We discovered that the restaurant was closed on Mondays.

   Sinônimosascertaindeterminediscernfind outlearnperceiverealize

   Antônimosforgetignoremissoverlook

3. Uncover or revealB1formal

   To bring something to light or make it known.

   Revelar

   • The investigation discovered evidence of fraud.
   • Archaeologists discovered ancient ruins beneath the city.
   • The journalist discovered a major political scandal.

   Sinônimosdisclosedivulgeexposerevealuncoverunearth

   Antônimosconcealcoverhidesuppress