Also means
to develop (film)
Usage Note
Revelar means to reveal or disclose information, and also to develop photographic film. Be careful not to confuse it with rebelar (to rebel) — they sound identical but are spelled differently and mean opposite things. Revelar un secreto = to reveal a secret; revelarse = to be revealed.
Examples
"La investigación reveló datos sorprendentes."
Natural Translation
The investigation revealed surprising data.
Literal Translation
The investigation revealed surprising data

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