keep confidential

[kiːp kənˈfɪdenʃəl]

verb phrase

manter confidencial

1. to keep something secret or not disclose information to others

Please keep this information confidential between us.

Por favor, mantenha esta informação confidencial entre nós.

2. to protect the privacy of sensitive or restricted information

The lawyer must keep client details confidential.

O advogado deve manter os detalhes do cliente confidenciais.

NYC Slang

keep it on the down low; keep it tight

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

manter confidencial; guardar sigilo

most commonly used in formal and professional contexts

São Paulo

manter em sigilo; guardar confidencialidade

common in business and legal settings

Rio de Janeiro

manter confidencial; não divulgar

used in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

manter confidencial; guardar sigilo

formal usage in professional and legal domains

keep under wraps

keep it close to the vest

keep one's lips sealed

under lock and key

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