Sigilo (en. Stealth)

/siˈxilo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The action of keeping something secret or discreet.
The stealth of the operation was crucial to its success.
El sigilo de la operación fue fundamental para su éxito.
The condition of acting with caution and care.
Stealth is required in environments where discretion is vital.
El sigilo se requiere en entornos donde la discreción es vital.
Secret or concealment of information.
The company operated with a stealth that kept the competition uninformed.
La empresa operaba con un sigilo que mantenía a la competencia desinformada.

Etymology

From Latin 'sigillum', meaning 'seal' or 'secret'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

act with stealth
To carry out actions in a hidden and careful manner.
actuar con sigilo
keep in stealth
To keep information a secret.
mantener en sigilo
under stealth
In a context of secrecy or confidentiality.
bajo sigilo

Related Words

silence
The condition of not making a sound, which can be related to discretion.
silencio
discretion
The quality of acting with care and reserve, avoiding the disclosure of information.
discreción
secret
Something that should not be made public.
secreto

Slang Meanings

Doing things secretly.
That meeting was held in total stealth.
Esa reunión se hizo en sigilo total.
Being involved in something without others knowing.
She was involved in the plan, but she kept it in stealth.
Ella estaba involucrada en el plan, pero lo mantuvo en sigilo.