furtive

[/ˈfɜːrtɪv/]

adjective

furtivo

1. Done or acting in a sneaky or secretive way to avoid being noticed or detected

He cast a furtive glance over his shoulder.

Ele lançou um olhar furtivo sobre o ombro.

2. Characterized by stealth or secrecy

The thief made furtive movements through the darkened hallway.

O ladrão fez movimentos furtivos pelo corredor escurecido.

NYC Slang

lowkey

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General Brazilian

furtivo

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

furtivo

Standard usage in European Portuguese

General

sorrateiro

Alternative colloquial term meaning sneaky or cunning

furtive glance - olhar de soslaio/olhar furtivo

furtive movement - movimento secreto/movimento sorrateiro

furtive behavior - comportamento suspeito

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