desapercebido
[dɛ.za.pɛɾ.sə'bi.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: desapercebidos
unaware, unnoticed, unprepared
1. Not aware of something; lacking knowledge or perception of something
He was caught desapercebido by the sudden question.
Ele foi pego desapercebido pela pergunta súbita.
2. Not noticed; passing without attention or observation
The thief entered desapercebido through the back door.
O ladrão entrou desapercebido pela porta dos fundos.
3. Unprepared; caught off guard
The team was desapercebido for the opponent's aggressive strategy.
O time estava desapercebido para a estratégia agressiva do adversário.
Related Idioms & Phrases
passar desapercebido - to go unnoticed
ser pego desapercebido - to be caught off guard
ficar desapercebido - to remain unaware
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