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    Camuflaje (en. Camouflage)

    /ka.muˈfla.xe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Technique for hiding people, animals, or objects in the natural environment.
    The soldier's camouflage allowed him to remain unnoticed among the trees.
    El camuflaje del soldado le permitió pasar desapercibido entre los árboles.
    A set of colors and patterns used in garments to avoid detection.
    His camouflage clothing helped him blend in with the landscape.
    Su ropa de camuflaje le ayudó a mezclarse con el paisaje.
    The act of disguising something so that it is not evident.
    The camouflage of truth in his words was evident.
    El camuflaje de la verdad en sus palabras era evidente.

    Etymology

    From the French 'camouflage', which comes from the verb 'camoufler', meaning 'to disguise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    military camouflage
    Concealment techniques used in the military field.
    camuflaje militar
    break the camouflage
    Make something hidden become evident.
    romper el camuflaje
    urban camouflage
    Use of colors and patterns to blend into an urban environment.
    camuflaje urbano

    Related Words

    disguise
    Clothing used to conceal the true appearance.
    disfraz
    hiding place
    Place where something or someone is hidden.
    escondite
    simulation
    Act of making something seem different from what it is.
    simulación

    Slang Meanings

    To use something to go unnoticed in social situations.
    He uses social camouflage to avoid being the center of attention.
    Él usa un camuflaje social para no ser el centro de atención.
    To try to hide the truth in a conversation.
    His speech was pure camouflage; he wasn't saying what he really thought.
    Su discurso fue puro camuflaje, no decía lo que realmente pensaba.