Revelarse (en. To reveal oneself)

/reβeˈlaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To appear or become visible something that was hidden.
The truth was revealed after many years.
La verdad se reveló después de muchos años.
To oppose an authority or a system.
The people decided to rebel against the regime.
El pueblo decidió revelarse contra el régimen.
To disclose a secret.
The details of the new agreement were revealed.
Se revelaron los detalles del nuevo acuerdo.

Etymology

From Latin 'revelāre', which means to uncover or disclose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rebel against
To oppose an authority or injustice.
revelarse contra
to reveal oneself to the public
To show the world a hidden aspect or the true character of someone.
revelarse ante el público

Related Words

revelation
The action of revealing something.
revelación
revealing
That reveals or shows something hidden.
revelador

Slang Meanings

Coming out of anonymity or from the shadows.
After ten years in the shadows, he finally revealed himself.
Después de diez años en la sombra, finalmente se reveló.
Exposing something hidden in a surprising way.
That news revealed everything and changed the situation.
Esa noticia lo reveló todo y cambió la situación.