discernir
discern
Es la acción de notar la diferencia entre dos o más cosas para poder elegir o entender algo correctamente.
Definition & meaning
The verb discernir refers to the mental capacity to distinguish or perceive something clearly, often involving the ability to tell the difference between things, ideas, or qualities. It can be used in two primary contexts:
- To perceive or recognize something through the senses or the intellect, especially when it is not immediately obvious.
- To have the judgment or wisdom to distinguish between good and bad, or between different options, allowing for a thoughtful decision.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is an irregular verb of the third conjugation (-ir). Because it has a stem-changing pattern (e-ie in certain conjugations), it is conjugated like cernir.
- Present indicative: yo discierno, tú disciernes, él discierne, nosotros discernimos, vosotros discernís, ellos disciernen.
Word origin: The word comes from the Latin discernere, which is composed of the prefix dis- (apart, in different directions) and cernere (to sift, separate, or decide). The etymological root reflects the idea of "sifting" through information to separate what is essential from what is not.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
No puedo discernir la voz en la multitud.verb
I cannot discern the voice in the crowd.
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