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    Ocultaban (en. They hid)

    [okuɾˈtaβan]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hide or keep something secret.
    They were hiding the truth about the incident.
    Ellos ocultaban la verdad sobre el incidente.
    To make something not visible.
    The clouds were hiding the sun during the storm.
    Las nubes ocultaban el sol durante la tormenta.
    Not to reveal information or thoughts.
    The leaders were hiding their true intentions.
    Los líderes ocultaban sus verdaderas intenciones.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ocultare', which means 'to hide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hide one's head like an ostrich
    To ignore a problem or a difficulty.
    ocultar la cabeza como el avestruz
    to hide in the shadows
    To keep something secret or in the dark.
    ocultar en la sombra
    to turn the tables
    To change a situation to hide the truth.
    darle la vuelta a la tortilla

    Related Words

    concealment
    Act of hiding something.
    ocultamiento
    hidden
    That is hidden or not visible.
    oculto
    occultist
    Person interested in occultism.
    ocultista

    Slang Meanings

    To hide important information.
    Don't tell him that, let's better hide the matter.
    No le cuentes eso, mejor ocultamos el asunto.
    To keep something embarrassing a secret.
    She always hid her family problems.
    Ella siempre ocultaba sus problemas familiares.