Ocultando (en. Hiding)
/okuˈtando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
English: It is the action of hiding or keeping something a secret.
English: He is hiding the truth about what happened.
Está ocultando la verdad sobre lo que pasó.
English: It involves the action of not showing something that is visible.
English: She is hiding her sadness behind a smile.
Ella está ocultando su tristeza detrás de una sonrisa.
English: To cover something so that it cannot be seen.
English: They are hiding the treasure in a secret place.
Están ocultando el tesoro en un lugar secreto.
Etymology
English: It comes from the Latin 'ocultare', which means to hide or conceal.
Common Phrases and Expressions
English: to bury one's head like an ostrich
English: To ignore a problem or difficult situation by turning a blind eye.
ocultar la cabeza como un avestruz
English: to hide something under the carpet
English: To hide a problem or situation in a way that it is not addressed.
ocultar algo bajo la alfombra
Related Words
English: hide
English: To hide something from sight or knowledge.
ocultar
English: secret
English: Something that is kept hidden or unknown to others.
secreto
English: to disguise
English: To make something not evident by hiding intentions or emotions.
disimular
Slang Meanings
English: To do something secretly.
English: He is hiding his relationship with her from his friends.
Está ocultando su relación con ella a sus amigos.
English: To prevent others from finding out about something.
English: Don't tell anyone, I'm just hiding a secret.
No le digas a nadie, solo estoy ocultando un secreto.