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    Ocultándose (en. Hiding)

    /okuˈlandose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The process of hiding or remaining concealed.
    The child was hiding behind the curtain.
    El niño se estaba ocultando detrás de la cortina.
    Reflects the action of moving away from the sight of others.
    He was hiding to avoid being found.
    Se estaba ocultando para evitar que lo encontrarán.
    The act of staying out of sight for reasons of safety or privacy.
    She was hiding from her ex-boyfriend.
    Ella se estaba ocultando de su exnovio.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the verb 'ocultar', which has roots in the Latin 'ocultare', meaning to hide or cover.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hide behind something
    To hide behind an object or situation.
    ocultarse tras algo
    to be hidden
    To be in a place not visible to others.
    estar oculto
    to hide from sight
    To avoid being seen by people.
    ocultarse de la vista

    Related Words

    to hide
    To hide something from someone's view or knowledge.
    ocultar
    hiding place
    A place where something or someone is hidden.
    escondite
    concealment
    The action of hiding or disguising something.
    disimulo

    Slang Meanings

    To be 'in ninja mode'
    When I don’t want anyone to talk to me, I go into ninja mode, hiding.
    Cuando no quiero que nadie me hable, me pongo en modo ninja, ocultándome.
    To be 'in the shadows'
    Sometimes, I prefer to be in the shadows and hide from people.
    A veces, prefiero estar en las sombras y ocultarme de la gente.