What is the Spanish word for "discovery"?

Learn how to say "discovery" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

discovery

Spanish

descubrimiento

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Alternative translations of "discovery"

hallazgo
invención
exploración
revelación

Examples of how to use "discovery" in Spanish

English
The discovery of penicillin saved many lives.
Spanish
El descubrimiento de la penicilina salvó muchas vidas.
English
The scientist announced a major discovery today.
Spanish
El científico anunció un descubrimiento importante hoy.
English
Her discovery changed the course of history.
Spanish
Su descubrimiento cambió el curso de la historia.
English
They celebrated the discovery with loud cheers.
Spanish
Celebraron el descubrimiento con vítores fuertes.
English
A surprising discovery lay beneath the old house.
Spanish
Un descubrimiento sorprendente yacía debajo de la vieja casa.

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