Esconde (en. Hides)

/esˈkonde/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of concealing or leaving out of sight.
The child hides behind the door.
El niño se esconde detrás de la puerta.
Keeping something secret or hidden.
She hides her true feelings.
Ella esconde sus verdaderos sentimientos.
To cover something that is not visible.
Hides the gift until the birthday.
Esconde el regalo hasta el cumpleaños.

Etymology

From the Latin 'abscōndĕre', which means to hide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hide well
Effectively conceals something.
esconde bien
hides her face
Covers her face so that it is not seen.
esconde su rostro
does not hide
Does not hide her intentions.
no se esconde

Related Words

hiding place
Place where something or someone is concealed.
escondite
to hide
Action of hiding.
esconder

Slang Meanings

To hide something valuable.
He always hides money in the house.
Siempre esconde plata en la casa.
To hide information.
Sometimes the truth is hidden.
A veces se esconde la verdad.