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oculta

[o-KUL-ta]
adjective/verbfemininepl: ocultas
hidden, concealed, secret
1. adjective: not visible or not openly shown; kept secret or hidden from view
The hidden treasure was buried beneath the old oak tree.
O tesouro oculta estava enterrado sob o carvalho antigo.
2. verb: third person singular present of 'ocultar' (to hide, to conceal)
She hides her true feelings behind a smile.
Ela oculta seus verdadeiros sentimentos atrás de um sorriso.
Synonyms
escondidaveladasecretaencobertardissimulada
Antonyms
visívelaparentemanifestaevidenterevelada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oculta
standard usage for hidden or concealed
Portugal
oculta
standard usage, formal and literary contexts common
General Brazilian
escondida
more colloquial alternative in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

mão oculta (hidden hand - referring to unseen forces or influences)
agenda oculta (hidden agenda)
câmera oculta (hidden camera)
razão oculta (ulterior motive)
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