Escondida (en. Hidden)

/es.konˈdi.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Hidden or not visible place.
The children’s hiding in the park was very fun.
La escondida de los niños en el parque fue muy divertida.
Something that is concealed or hidden.
I found a hidden stash of toys under the bed.
Encontré una escondida de juguetes bajo la cama.
verb
The act of hiding something.
The child was hiding behind the door.
El niño se escondida detrás de la puerta.

Etymology

From the verb hide, which comes from the Latin 'abscondere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hidden behind
Hidden in a place behind.
escondida detrás de
to play hide and seek
A children's game where one counts and the others hide.
jugar a las escondidas
to stay hidden
Not coming out or showing oneself in an obvious place.
quedarse escondida

Related Words

to hide
To make something not visible.
esconder
hiding place
Place where something or someone is hidden.
escondite
hidden
That is concealed.
escondido

Slang Meanings

To be in a secret place
That place is very hidden for hanging out.
Ese lugar es muy escondida para pasar el rato.
To hide information
She has hidden things that she doesn’t want to share.
Ella tiene cosas escondidas que no quiere compartir.