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    Ocultarse (en. Hide)

    /o.kul.'tar.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hide or remain away from the sight of others.
    The thief decided to hide behind a tree to avoid being seen.
    El ladrón decidió ocultarse detrás de un árbol para evitar ser visto.
    To disguise or not reveal something.
    She hides behind her smile to avoid showing her sadness.
    Ella se oculta detrás de su sonrisa para no mostrar su tristeza.
    To happen or be found in a place that is not visible.
    The truth is often hidden under a deceptive appearance.
    La verdad a menudo se oculta bajo una apariencia engañosa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ocultare', which means to put something out of sight.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hide in the shadow
    To stay in a dark place or out of sight.
    ocultarse en la sombra
    to hide behind
    To hide from the view of something or someone.
    ocultarse detrás de
    not to hide
    To reveal oneself or show oneself without reservations.
    no ocultarse

    Related Words

    hidden
    Something that is not visible or is hidden.
    oculto
    hiding
    The action of hiding something.
    ocultamiento
    shadow
    A darkened area where someone can hide.
    sombra

    Slang Meanings

    To hide in a clever way to avoid trouble.
    At the party, she hid to avoid running into her ex.
    En la fiesta, se ocultó para no encontrarse con su ex.
    To go into 'ninja mode', meaning to disappear without notice.
    When the drama started, I decided to hide like a ninja.
    Cuando comenzó el drama, decidí ocultarme como un ninja.