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    Esconderse (en. Hide)

    /es.kon.'ðeɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To put someone or something out of sight.
    He decided to hide behind the curtain.
    Decidió esconderse detrás de la cortina.
    To withdraw from the attention of others.
    She hides when she is afraid to speak in public.
    Se esconde cuando tiene miedo de hablar en público.
    To hide from a danger or threat.
    The children hid when they heard a strange noise.
    Los niños se escondieron cuando escucharon un ruido extraño.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'abscondere', meaning to conceal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hide under the bed
    To take refuge in a safe or comfortable place.
    esconderse bajo la cama
    to hide in plain sight
    To conceal oneself in such a way that it doesn't appear one is hiding.
    esconderse a plena vista
    to hide from someone
    To withdraw from the presence of another person to avoid them.
    esconderse de alguien

    Related Words

    hiding place
    Place where something or someone is hidden.
    escondite
    to conceal
    To make something not visible or known.
    ocultar

    Slang Meanings

    To hide in a safe place.
    The cat hid in the closet.
    El gato se escondió en el armario.
    Not wanting to be found.
    He was in trouble and decided to hide.
    Estaba en problemas y decidió esconderse.