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to dig up
[phrase form: dig]
01
excavar, desenterrar
to find something by excavating or digging in the ground
Transitive: to dig up sth
Example
The archaeologists hoped to dig up evidence of an ancient civilization in the dig site.
Los arqueólogos esperaban desenterrar evidencia de una civilización antigua en el sitio de excavación.
While gardening, she was surprised to dig up an old coin buried in the soil.
Mientras trabajaba en el jardín, se sorprendió al desenterrar una antigua moneda enterrada en la tierra.
02
desenterrar, excavar
to harvest something from the ground through digging, often referring to crops or resources
Transitive: to dig up crops or resources
Example
The farmers were eager to dig up the ripe potatoes from the fertile soil.
Los agricultores estaban ansiosos por desenterrar las papas maduras de la tierra fértil.
As autumn approached, it was time to dig up the pumpkins from the garden.
A medida que se acercaba el otoño, era hora de desenterrar las calabazas del jardín.
03
descubrir, desenterrar
to discover or uncover something, often through searching or investigation
Example
The journalist managed to dig up some surprising facts about the politician.
They dug up old photos from their childhood while cleaning the attic.
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