escondeu-se

[ɛʃkõˈdew sə]

verb

hid (oneself)

1. third person singular preterite of 'esconder-se' - to hide oneself, to conceal oneself

He hid behind the door.

Ele escondeu-se atrás da porta.

2. to take refuge or shelter, to remain out of sight

She hid from her responsibilities.

Ela escondeu-se de suas responsabilidades.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

escondeu-se

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

escondeu-se

standard usage in European Portuguese

esconder-se na sombra - to keep a low profile

esconder-se do mundo - to withdraw from the world

esconder-se atrás de - to hide behind (excuse, person, etc.)

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