Secretos (en. Secrets)

/seˈkɾetos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Information that is kept hidden.
She keeps many secrets about her life.
Ella guarda muchos secretos sobre su vida.
Qualities or characteristics that are unknown.
The secrets of nature are fascinating.
Los secretos de la naturaleza son fascinantes.
Facts or knowledge that are reserved.
The book reveals the secrets of alchemy.
El libro revela los secretos de la alquimia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'secretus', which means hidden.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open secrets
Something that is known by many, although it is not said openly.
secretos a voces
to keep a secret
To keep private information that should not be revealed.
guardar un secreto
to be a secret
Referring to something that is unknown or little known.
ser un secreto

Related Words

mystery
Something whose explanation or reality is unknown.
misterio
confidential
That must be kept secret.
confidencial
secrecy
Quality of something that is kept hidden or reserved.
sigilo

Slang Meanings

Gossip
I heard a secret, but I think it’s just gossip.
Escuché un secreto, pero creo que es solo un chisme.
open secret
What everyone knows but no one says.
Lo que todos saben, pero nadie dice.