Disimular (en. Hide)

/disimuˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To hide or conceal what one feels or thinks.
She tries to hide her sadness from others.
Ella intenta disimular su tristeza ante los demás.
To act in a way that hides the truth.
He concealed his nervousness before the presentation.
Disimuló su nerviosismo antes de la presentación.
To make something appear different from what it is.
She tried to hide her lack of preparation.
Trató de disimular su falta de preparación.

Etymology

From Latin 'disimulāre', which means 'to hide' or 'not to show'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hide laughter
To conceal laughter in a situation.
disimular la risa
to hide fear
To hide the fear one feels.
disimular el miedo
to hide feelings
To conceal what one feels emotionally.
disimular los sentimientos

Related Words

simulation
Act of making something seem real when it is not.
simulación
cover-up
Action of hiding something, especially something illegal.
encubrimiento
hypocrisy
Attitude of pretending to possess qualities or feelings that one does not actually have.
hipocresía

Slang Meanings

To throw dirt
Sometimes they throw dirt to hide what they have done.
A veces tiran tierra para disimular lo que han hecho.
To camouflage
You have to camouflage what you feel to avoid conflicts.
Hay que camuflar lo que sientes para evitar conflictos.