em segredo

[ẽ sə-ɡrɛ-du]

adverbial phrase

in secret, secretly

1. In a concealed or hidden manner; without the knowledge of others

They met in secret to discuss the surprise party.

Eles se encontraram em segredo para discutir a festa surpresa.

2. Confidentially; in private

She told him the news in secret before announcing it publicly.

Ela contou a notícia em segredo antes de anunciá-la publicamente.

NYC Slang

on the down low, hush-hush, under wraps

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

em segredo

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

em segredo

Standard usage; 'em sigilo' also common in formal contexts

General Brazilian

às escondidas

More colloquial alternative, particularly in informal speech

guardar um segredo

manter em segredo

contar um segredo

segredo de polichinelo

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