Oculta (en. Hidden)

o.kul.ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That cannot be seen or perceived.
The hidden truth behind his words was shocking.
La verdad oculta detrás de sus palabras era impactante.
That is secret or reserved.
The group discussed hidden topics during the meeting.
El grupo discutió temas ocultos durante la reunión.
That is not shown or manifested.
His suffering was hidden but very deep.
Su sufrimiento era oculto pero muy profundo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ocultus', which means 'hidden'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hidden truth
Information that is not evident or that is intentionally hidden.
verdad oculta
to hide something from someone
Not revealing information to a specific person.
ocultar algo a alguien
to know something secretly
To know secret information.
saber algo a escondidas
well-kept secret
A secret that is effectively kept away from others.
secreto bien guardado

Related Words

occultism
Study of the hidden and the esoteric.
ocultismo
to hide
To hide or not show something.
ocultar
to cover up
To cover something so that it is not seen.
encubrir

Slang Meanings

To be in the shadows
That business is really in the shadows, no one knows about it.
Ese negocio realmente está en la sombra, nadie sabe de él.
To play in the dark
That tactic is playing in the dark, no one realizes it.
Esa táctica es jugar en la oscuridad, nadie se da cuenta.