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dissimula-se

[di.si.mu.ˈla.sə]
verb
one dissimulates; it is dissimulated
1. third person singular present indicative reflexive form of dissimular; to hide or conceal one's true feelings, intentions, or knowledge
One dissimulates their true feelings in polite company.
Dissimula-se o verdadeiro sentimento em companhia educada.
2. to pretend; to feign or act as if something is not the case
She dissimulates her displeasure with a smile.
Dissimula-se a contrariedade com um sorriso.
3. to ignore or overlook deliberately
The matter was dissimulated rather than addressed directly.
O assunto dissimula-se em vez de ser abordado diretamente.
Synonyms
disfarça-seoculta-seesconde-sefinge-sesimula-se
Antonyms
revela-seexpõe-semanifesta-seconfessa-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dissimula-se
commonly used in formal and literary contexts
São Paulo
dissimula-se
standard usage in educated speech
Rio de Janeiro
dissimula-se
less frequent in casual speech; more formal register
Portugal
dissimula-se
standard usage; equivalent frequency to Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

dissimula-se a verdade
dissimula-se sob uma máscara
dissimula-se o incômodo
dissimula-se com aparências
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