Disimulado (en. Disguised)

/di.si.mu.la.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
not truly displayed; concealing true feelings or reasons
His smile was disguised, hiding his true state.
Ang kanyang ngiti ay disimulado, na nagtatago ng kanyang tunay na kalagayan.
careful concealment of motives or intentions
His disguised actions led to speculation.
Ang disimulado niyang kilos ay nagbigay-daan sa mga spekulasyon.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'disimular'

Common Phrases and Expressions

a disguised heart
hiding true feelings
disimulado ang puso

Related Words

to disguise
the act of attempting to conceal the truth
disimular
hide
concealment or avoidance of being obvious
tago

Slang Meanings

stingy
His disguised struggle was actually due to his stinginess with things.
Ang disimulado niyang pagkahirap ay dahil pala sa pagiging kuripot niya sa mga bagay.
cautious
He is discreetly lying, so you need to be cautious around him.
Disimulado siyang nagsisinungaling, kaya kailangan mong maging maingat sa kanya.
mysterious
He has a mysterious vibe, always concealing his true feelings.
Misteryoso ang dating nito, disimulado lagi ang kanyang tunay na nararamdaman.
secretive
He sneaks away secretly; his movements are discreet.
Palihim siyang tumatakas, disimulado ang mga galaw niya.