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    Secretamente (en. Secretly)

    /se.kre.ta.'men.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a hidden manner or without others knowing.
    She secretly admired her coworker.
    Ella secretamente admiraba a su compañero de trabajo.
    With the intention of keeping something secret.
    The group secretly met to plan the surprise.
    El grupo se reunió secretamente para planear la sorpresa.
    Acting without anyone being aware.
    Secretly, he was saving money for a trip.
    Secretamente, él estaba ahorrando dinero para un viaje.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'secretus', meaning 'hidden' or 'kept'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak secretly
    To converse privately so that there are no witnesses.
    hablar secretamente
    to keep a secret
    To keep information hidden and not reveal it.
    guardar un secreto
    to act in secret
    To execute an action without others knowing.
    actuar en secreto

    Related Words

    secret
    Something that is hidden or not shared with others.
    secreto
    discretion
    Quality of being reserved and cautious about what is said or done.
    discreción

    Slang Meanings

    Stealthily
    He did it stealthily so that no one would notice.
    Lo hacía a escondidas para que nadie se diera cuenta.
    Under the radar
    He does it under the radar, without anyone noticing.
    Él lo hace por debajo del agua, sin que nadie lo note.