Disimulada (en. Concealed)
/disimuláda/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Refers to a person who acts in a way that hides their true intentions.
Her smile was dissimulated, as if she were hiding something.
Su sonrisa era disimulada, como si escondiera algo.
Describes an action that is carried out covertly.
He made a dissimulated comment to criticize him without him noticing.
Hizo un comentario disimulado para criticarlo sin que lo notara.
Indicates something that is apparent but is not really so.
Although she seemed uninterested, her dissimulated gaze said otherwise.
Aunque parecía desinteresada, su mirada disimulada decía lo contrario.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'disimular', which has roots in the Latin 'dissimulare', meaning to hide.
Common Phrases and Expressions
naive dissimulated
An attitude that pretends innocence to hide intentions.
disimilada ingenua
angry dissimulated
Acts calmly but hides her anger.
disimulada enojada
dissimulated smile
A smile that seems friendly but may have another meaning.
sonrisa disimulada
Related Words
dissimulation
Action of dissimulating, hiding something.
disimulo
pretense
Act of pretending or simulating.
fingimiento
simulation
Action of simulating, imitating something.
simulación
Slang Meanings
Acting maliciously under an innocent appearance.
That girl is dissimulated; she always plays nice while in reality she is something else.
Esa chica es disimulada; siempre juega a ser buena mientras en realidad es otra cosa.
Showing apathy while having a plan in mind.
She is dissimulated; she always says she doesn't care, but she has everything planned out.
Es disimulada, siempre dice que le da lo mismo, pero ya tiene todo planeado.