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revelar

to reveal

verb rreh-beh-LAHR Less Common

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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