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conceal oneself

[kən-ˈsēl wən-ˈself]
verb phrase
esconder-se
1. to hide oneself from view; to keep oneself out of sight
The spy concealed himself behind the curtains.
O espião escondeu-se atrás das cortinas.
2. to refrain from revealing one's identity, location, or presence
She concealed herself in the crowd to avoid being recognized.
Ela escondeu-se na multidão para evitar ser reconhecida.
NYC Slang
lay low
Synonyms
hide oneselfgo into hidingtake coversecrete oneselflurk
Antonyms
reveal oneselfshow oneselfexpose oneselfappear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esconder-se
most common usage
Brazil
se esconder
alternative word order commonly used in speech
Portugal
esconder-se
standard usage, sometimes 'ocultar-se' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hide in plain sight
go underground
keep a low profile
vanish without a trace
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