concealed items

[kənˈsiːld ˈɪtəmz]
nounpl: concealed items
itens ocultos
1. Objects or things that are hidden from view or kept secret
The security guard discovered concealed items in the luggage during the inspection.
O guarda de segurança descobriu itens ocultos na bagagem durante a inspeção.
2. Prohibited or dangerous items hidden intentionally to avoid detection
Passengers are not allowed to carry concealed items on the aircraft.
Passageiros não são permitidos carregar itens ocultos na aeronave.
3. Personal belongings or valuables deliberately kept out of sight
She kept concealed items in a safe deposit box at the bank.
Ela guardava itens ocultos em uma caixa de segurança no banco.
In Brazilian security and law enforcement contexts, 'itens ocultos' is commonly used during baggage inspections at airports and border controls. In the USA, this term appears frequently in legal documents and security procedures. The phrase carries formal, official connotations in both cultures, particularly in government and law enforcement communications.
NYC Slang
stash
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hidden itemsconcealed objectssecret itemsobscured itemstucked away items
Antonyms / Antônimos
exposed itemsvisible itemsdisplayed itemsrevealed itemsopen items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens ocultos
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos escondidos
More colloquial variant used in everyday speech
São Paulo
itens encobertes
Formal legal and security context usage
Portugal
itens dissimulados
More formal and literary usage preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

concealmenthiddenobscuredcontrabandsmugglingdetectioninspectionsecurity

Related Idioms & Phrases

hidden up one's sleeve
under wraps
keep under lock and key
hush-hush
keep on the down-low
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