develar

to reveal

verb deh-beh-LAHR Rare

Also means

to unveil

Usage Note

Develar is the Latin American Spanish verb for 'to reveal' or 'to uncover (a secret or truth)'. In Spain the more common equivalent is desvelar (also meaning to keep someone awake, which develar does NOT mean — a useful distinction). Develar un misterio (to reveal a mystery) is a typical collocation.

Examples

"La investigación logró develar la verdad."

Natural Translation

The investigation managed to reveal the truth.

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