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    Encubierto (en. Covert)

    /en.kuˈbjeɾ.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who acts in a hidden or disguised manner to carry out secret actions.
    The undercover agent infiltrated the organization to obtain information.
    El encubierto infiltró la organización para obtener información.
    Keeping something secret or in the shadows.
    The operation was carried out under strict cover.
    La operación se llevó a cabo bajo un encubierto estricto.
    adjective
    That is hidden or covered.
    The treasure was covered by a layer of dirt.
    El tesoro estaba encubierto por una capa de tierra.
    That is not openly shown.
    Her hidden intention was to help her without her knowing.
    Su encubierta intención era ayudarle sin que ella lo supiera.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb encubrir, which means to hide or cover something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under cover
    Secretly or in a hidden manner.
    bajo encubierto
    covered in love
    When someone hides their feelings of love.
    encubierto de amor
    hidden in the shadows
    To act without being seen or recognized.
    encubierto en la sombra

    Related Words

    cover
    To place something over another thing to hide it.
    cubrir
    disguise
    To hide or disguise something so that it goes unnoticed.
    disimular
    clandestine
    That is carried out in a secret or illegal manner.
    clandestino

    Slang Meanings

    Hidden lifestyle.
    He lives undercover because he doesn't like people to find out about his life.
    Vive un encubierto porque no le gusta que la gente se entere de su vida.
    Activity done without others knowing.
    That party was a total cover-up; no one found out.
    Esa fiesta fue un encubierto total, nadie se enteró.