be veiled

[bi ˈveɪld]

verb phrase

estar velado

1. to be covered with a veil or cloth

The bride was veiled during the ceremony.

A noiva estava velada durante a cerimônia.

2. to be hidden, concealed, or obscured

The truth was veiled in mystery.

A verdade estava velada em mistério.

3. to be disguised or not clearly expressed

Her criticism was veiled but unmistakable.

Sua crítica era velada mas inconfundível.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estar velado

common usage for both literal and figurative meanings

São Paulo

estar velado

standard usage

Portugal

estar velado

also used as 'estar encoberto' for concealed meaning

veiled threat

veiled reference

under a veiled excuse

speak in veiled terms

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