descubrió
Descubrió is the third-person singular preterite indicative form of the Spanish verb "descubrir," which translates to "to discover" in English. This verb conjugation specifically refers to an action of discovery that was completed in the past by a single subject. For example, "El científico descubrió una nueva especie" translates to "The scientist discovered a new species." The preterite tense is used to describe a past event that is viewed as a completed action, without reference to its duration or its connection to the present. Therefore, "descubrió" indicates that the act of discovery has a definite beginning and end in the past. The verb "descubrir" itself is derived from the Latin "discooperire," meaning "to uncover" or "to reveal." It can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from scientific breakthroughs and geographical explorations to the revelation of secrets or the finding of lost objects. The usage of "descubrió" is common in historical accounts, biographies, news reports, and everyday conversation when recounting past events of discovery. Its directness and clarity make it an essential verb form for expressing completed past actions of uncovering or finding something previously unknown.