covered objects

[ˈkʌvərd ˈɒbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: covered objects
objetos cobertos
1. Things or items that have been concealed or protected by placing something over them
The covered objects in the storage room were protected from dust.
Os objetos cobertos na sala de armazenamento estavam protegidos do pó.
2. Items with a covering or wrapper applied for protection, decoration, or concealment
The furniture wrapped in sheets looked like covered objects waiting to be revealed.
Os móveis envoltos em lençóis pareciam objetos cobertos esperando para serem revelados.
3. In art or games, items that are hidden or obscured from view
The covered objects on the game board must be revealed one at a time.
Os objetos cobertos no tabuleiro do jogo devem ser revelados um de cada vez.
This term is commonly used in organizational contexts in both Brazilian and American English, particularly in storage, moving, and art curation. In Brazil, it's frequently used in domestic contexts when protecting furniture during renovations or storage. The phrase carries implications of either protection or mystery depending on context.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concealed itemshidden objectswrapped itemsshielded objectsobscured things
Antonyms / Antônimos
exposed objectsuncovered itemsvisible objectsrevealed thingsopen objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetos cobertos
Standard translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coisas encobertas
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
objetos protegidos
Emphasizes protection aspect
Portugal
objectos cobertos
European Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of 'j'

Related Words

coveringconcealmentprotectionwrappingveilshroudblanket

Related Idioms & Phrases

under wraps
under cover
hidden in plain sight
swept under the rug
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