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oculta-se

[o.kul.ta-sə]
verb
hides oneself, conceals oneself, is hidden
1. Third person singular present reflexive form of 'ocultar' - to hide, conceal, or keep out of sight
The cat hides behind the curtains.
O gato oculta-se atrás das cortinas.
2. To remain hidden or concealed from view
The truth was hidden from the public.
A verdade oculta-se do público.
3. To disguise oneself or one's intentions
He conceals his true feelings.
Ele oculta-se sob uma máscara de alegria.
Synonyms
esconde-sedissimula-seencobrire-secela-serecata-se
Antonyms
mostra-serevela-seexpõe-sedescobre-semanifesta-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oculta-se
Standard usage, equivalent to hiding or concealing oneself
São Paulo
oculta-se
Standard usage; may also use 'esconde-se' in colloquial speech
Rio de Janeiro
oculta-se
Standard usage; 'esconde-se' is more commonly used in everyday speech
Portugal
oculta-se
Standard usage; more formal than colloquial alternatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

oculta-se na escuridão - hides in the darkness
oculta-se sob um disfarce - hides under a disguise
oculta-se à vista de todos - hides in plain sight
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