Disimular (en. Conceal)

/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.

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

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

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

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.