unfold

desdoblar, desplegar

Abrir algo que estaba doblado para que quede extendido.

En inglés sencillo: Open something that has been folded so it spreads out.

• Please unfold the map.
• She unfolded the blanket on the bed.
• Can you unfold this paper without tearing it?

Sinónimos: open out, spread out

Antónimos: fold

Expresiones frecuentes: unfold a map, unfold a sheet, unfold something carefully, unfold a dress

desarrollarse, suceder

Suceder o desarrollarse poco a poco, dejando ver lo que ocurre después.

En inglés sencillo: Happen or develop gradually, so people can see what occurs next.

• We watched the story unfold.
• Events unfolded quickly after the announcement.
• How will this situation unfold?

Cómo se usa: unfold before someone (The drama unfolded before a stunned audience.)

Sinónimos: develop, happen, progress

Expresiones frecuentes: events unfold, unfold slowly, unfold before someone

revelar, desvelar

Dar a conocer a otros algo que estaba oculto o no se sabía.

En inglés sencillo: Make something hidden or unknown known to others.

• He unfolded his secret at last.
• The letter unfolded a strange family history.
• She slowly unfolded the truth to her children.

Cómo se usa: unfold something to someone (She unfolded her plans to her closest friend.)

Sinónimos: reveal, disclose, explain

Antónimos: conceal

Expresiones frecuentes: unfold a secret, unfold a story, unfold the truth