ficar dissimulado
[fee-KAR dees-see-moo-LAH-doo]
verb phrase
to remain hidden; to stay concealed; to go unnoticed
1. to remain in a state of being concealed, hidden, or not immediately apparent
The problem remained hidden for months until someone discovered it.
O problema ficou dissimulado por meses até que alguém o descobrisse.
2. to stay disguised or to maintain a false appearance
His true intentions stayed concealed throughout the negotiation.
Suas verdadeiras intenções ficaram dissimuladas durante toda a negociação.
3. to remain undetected or unnoticed
The error went unnoticed in the final report.
O erro ficou dissimulado no relatório final.
This phrase is common in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in contexts involving deception, secrecy, or undetected situations. It's frequently used in literature, journalism, and everyday conversation when discussing hidden truths, concealed intentions, or overlooked details. The term carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to simpler alternatives like 'ficar escondido.'
NYC Slang
to stay under the radar; to keep it on the down low
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