Oculto (en. Hidden)

/oˈkulto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is hidden or secret.
The treasure was hidden in a cave.
El tesoro estaba oculto en una cueva.
That which is not easily perceived or revealed.
There is a hidden meaning in his words.
Hay un significado oculto en sus palabras.
That which has a mysterious nature or aspect.
The history of the town holds many hidden secrets.
La historia del pueblo guarda muchos secretos ocultos.

Etymology

From Latin 'occultus', which means hidden, secret.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hidden in the shadows
That which is hidden or concealed among the shadows.
oculto tras las sombras
hidden truth
Information or facts that have been hidden and are not evident.
verdad oculta
beyond the hidden
Referring to concepts or realities that are difficult to know or discover.
más allá de lo oculto

Related Words

to hide
To hide something from the sight or knowledge of others.
ocultar
to reveal
To bring to light what was hidden.
revelar
mysterious
That which encloses mystery, that is not clear or evident.
misterioso

Slang Meanings

Something kept as a secret.
This is something hidden between us.
Esto es algo oculto entre nosotros.
Non-evident realities in a situation.
There are hidden things in this matter.
Hay cosas ocultas en este asunto.