esconde-se

[ɨʃˈkõdə sə]

verb

hides (reflexive form)

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'esconder' in reflexive form; to hide oneself, to conceal oneself

The child hides behind the door.

A criança esconde-se atrás da porta.

2. To take shelter or refuge; to stay out of sight

He hides from his responsibilities.

Ele esconde-se de suas responsabilidades.

3. To be concealed or obscured

The truth hides behind false promises.

A verdade esconde-se atrás de falsas promessas.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

esconde-se

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

esconde-se

Standard usage in European Portuguese

esconde-se na sombra (hides in the shadow)

esconde-se atrás de (hides behind)

esconde-se do olhar (hides from view)

Look up more words on Fala2Me

The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more