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covertly
[/ˈkoʊvərtli/]
adverb
secretamente
1.
In a way that is not openly acknowledged or displayed; secretly or hidden from view
The spy covertly gathered intelligence from the embassy.
O espião coletou secretamente inteligência da embaixada.
2.
In a concealed or clandestine manner
They covertly monitored the suspect's activities.
Eles monitoravam secretamente as atividades do suspeito.
NYC Slang
on the down-low
Synonyms
secretly
clandestinely
surreptitiously
stealthily
furtively
Antonyms
openly
overtly
publicly
transparently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
secretamente
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
às escondidas
Colloquial expression meaning 'in hiding' or 'secretly'
Portugal
secretamente
Standard Portuguese translation
Portugal
encobertamente
More formal alternative in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the radar
in the shadows
behind closed doors
off the record
na calada da noite (in the dead of night)
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