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hidden technique

[ˈhɪdən tekˈniːk]
nounpl: hidden techniques
técnica oculta
1. A secret or concealed method, skill, or procedure not immediately apparent or easily discovered
The magician revealed the hidden technique behind the illusion.
O mágico revelou a técnica oculta por trás da ilusão.
2. In martial arts, a specialized or advanced method passed down through training
The master taught his students the hidden techniques of the ancient art.
O mestre ensinou aos seus alunos as técnicas ocultas da arte antiga.
3. An undisclosed method or strategy used to achieve a particular result
She used hidden techniques to improve her writing skills.
Ela usou técnicas ocultas para melhorar suas habilidades de escrita.
NYC Slang
secret sauce
Synonyms
secret methodconcealed skillundisclosed techniquecovert procedure
Antonyms
obvious methodexplicit techniqueopen proceduretransparent skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnica oculta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
técnica secreta
Alternative common usage
Portugal
técnica enculhada
Less formal, colloquial variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the sleeve
ace in the hole
hidden card
trick of the trade
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