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encobrire-se

[ɛ̃.ko.bri.ɾɛ-sə]
verb (pronominal)
to hide oneself, to conceal oneself
1. to cover oneself or hide behind something
The thief hid himself behind the curtains.
O ladrão encobrire-se atrás das cortinas.
2. to disguise oneself or assume a false identity
She concealed herself under a false name.
Ela encobrire-se sob um nome falso.
3. to be obscured or covered (metaphorically)
The truth was hidden by lies.
A verdade encobrire-se por mentiras.
Synonyms
esconder-seocultar-sedissimular-sedisfarçar-secobrir-se
Antonyms
revelar-semostrar-seexpor-sedescobrir-semanifestar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esconder-se
more commonly used in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
encobrire-se
more traditional usage, still used in formal contexts
General
ocular-se
formal alternative across regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

encobrire-se nas sombras (to hide in the shadows)
encobrire-se sob falsas aparências (to conceal oneself under false appearances)
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