hidden change
[ˈhɪdən tʃeɪndʒ]
nounpl: hidden changes
mudança oculta
1. A modification or alteration that is not immediately visible, obvious, or disclosed; a change that occurs beneath the surface or is deliberately concealed
The software update contained hidden changes to the user interface that weren't mentioned in the release notes.
A atualização de software continha mudanças ocultas na interface do usuário que não foram mencionadas nas notas de lançamento.
2. In magic or illusion, a sleight of hand technique where the magician secretly alters something while the audience's attention is directed elsewhere
The magician performed a hidden change, swapping the card while the audience watched his other hand.
O mágico realizou uma mudança oculta, trocando a carta enquanto a plateia observava sua outra mão.
3. An unnoticed or undisclosed transformation in a person's behavior, attitude, or condition
There was a hidden change in her demeanor after she received the news.
Houve uma mudança oculta em seu comportamento depois que ela recebeu a notícia.
In American English, this term is frequently used in technology, magic, and informal contexts to describe undisclosed modifications. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'mudança oculta' is commonly used in tech discussions and illusion/magic communities. The concept reflects concerns about transparency in software updates and the art of deception in performance magic, both popular cultural touchstones in urban environments like São Paulo and New York.
NYC Slang
sneaky switch; under-the-radar change
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