encobertar-se

[ɛ̃.ko.bɛɾ.ˈtaɾ.sə]

verb

to hide oneself, to cover oneself up, to conceal oneself

1. to cover or wrap oneself with something; to hide behind a cover or disguise

The suspect tried to encobertar-se among the crowd.

O suspeito tentou encobertar-se entre a multidão.

2. to conceal one's true nature, intentions, or identity

She encobertou-se behind a false smile.

Ela encobertar-se-ia por trás de um sorriso falso.

3. to take refuge or shelter; to protect oneself

The animal encobertou-se in the cave during the storm.

O animal encobertar-se-ia na caverna durante a tempestade.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

encobertar-se

Standard usage; commonly used in written and formal contexts

São Paulo

encobertar-se

Standard usage; used in both formal and informal speech

Rio de Janeiro

encobertar-se

Less common in colloquial speech; prefer 'esconder-se' or 'cobrir-se'

Portugal

encobertar-se

Standard usage; formal and literary contexts preferred

encobertar-se na escuridão (to hide in the darkness)

encobertar-se com mentiras (to conceal oneself with lies)

encobertar-se sob falsos pretextos (to hide under false pretenses)

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