Ocultado (en. Hidden)

/okuɾˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of hiding something.
The hiding of evidence can have legal consequences.
El ocultado de pruebas puede tener consecuencias legales.
What is hidden.
The hiding of the truth is a problem in this situation.
El ocultado de la verdad es un problema en esta situación.
verb
To hide something deliberately.
He kept the secret for years.
Él ocultó el secreto durante años.
To disguise or make something not evident.
He tried to hide his emotion at that moment.
Intentó ocultar su emoción en el momento.

Etymology

From the verb to hide, from Latin 'occultere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hidden in plain sight
Something that is hidden but can be seen if attention is paid.
ocultado a plena vista
hidden truth
Information that is deliberately concealed.
verdad ocultada

Related Words

to hide
To hide something from sight or knowledge.
ocultar
secret
Information that is kept in the dark.
secreto

Slang Meanings

To keep something a secret.
Don't tell anyone that, it's something very hidden.
No le cuentes eso a nadie, es algo muy ocultado.
To hide important information.
You are hiding crucial data in your report.
Estás ocultando datos decisivos en tu informe.