concealed properties

[kənˈsiːld ˈprɒpərtiz]
nounpl: concealed properties
propriedades encobertas
1. Real estate or assets that are hidden, not disclosed, or kept secret from authorities, creditors, or other parties
The investigation revealed that the businessman had concealed properties in offshore accounts.
A investigação revelou que o empresário tinha propriedades encobertas em contas no exterior.
2. In legal/financial contexts, assets deliberately withheld from disclosure during divorce proceedings, bankruptcy, or tax assessments
During the divorce settlement, the judge ordered an audit to uncover any concealed properties.
Durante o acordo de divórcio, o juiz ordenou uma auditoria para descobrir propriedades encobertas.
3. Physical characteristics or qualities of a property that are intentionally hidden or obscured from potential buyers
The real estate agent failed to disclose the concealed properties of the building, such as structural damage.
O agente imobiliário não divulgou as propriedades encobertas do edifício, como danos estruturais.
This term is particularly relevant in Brazilian legal and financial discourse, especially in cases involving tax evasion, money laundering, and divorce proceedings. In the USA, similar concepts are frequently discussed in bankruptcy and forensic accounting contexts. The phrase carries negative connotations and is associated with illegal or unethical financial practices.
NYC Slang
hidden stash, off-the-books property
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hidden assetsundisclosed propertiessecret holdingsconcealed assetscovert real estate
Antonyms / Antônimos
disclosed propertiesrevealed assetstransparent holdingsdeclared properties

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
propriedades encobertas
Standard term used in legal and financial contexts
São Paulo
bens ocultados
More commonly used in São Paulo legal circles
Rio de Janeiro
propriedades ocultas
Alternative phrasing commonly used in Rio
Portugal
propriedades ocultadas
European Portuguese variant with slightly different phrasing

Related Words

money launderingasset concealmentfinancial disclosureundisclosed incomeoffshore accountsproperty fraud

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping something under wraps
sweeping something under the rug
hiding assets
playing shell games with property
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