ficar encoberto

[fee-KAR en-ko-BER-tu]
verb phrase
to remain hidden; to stay concealed; to be covered up
1. to remain in a hidden or concealed state; to stay out of sight
The truth remained hidden for years.
A verdade ficou encoberta por anos.
2. to be covered or obscured by something physical
The building was covered by fog and remained hidden.
O prédio ficou encoberto pela neblina.
3. to have one's identity, involvement, or actions concealed or undisclosed
His involvement in the scandal remained concealed.
O envolvimento dele no escândalo ficou encoberto.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe situations where truths, secrets, or facts are deliberately or accidentally concealed. It's frequently employed in journalism, legal contexts, and everyday conversation when discussing hidden information or cover-ups.
NYC Slang
kept under wraps; hush-hush
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ficar escondidoficar ocultoficar cobertopermanecer encobertoficar dissimulado
Antonyms / Antônimos
ficar descobertoficar expostoficar reveladovir à tonaser desmascarado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ficar encoberto
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ficar encoberto
also used, though 'ficar oculto' may be more common in formal contexts

Related Words

encobrirencobertocoberturaocultaçãodissimulação

Related Idioms & Phrases

ficar encoberto na sombra
ficar encoberto sob o manto do silêncio
deixar encoberto
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