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ocultar-se

[o.kul.ˈtar.sə]
verb
to hide oneself, to conceal oneself
1. to deliberately hide or conceal oneself from view or detection
The cat hid behind the sofa.
O gato ocultou-se atrás do sofá.
2. to keep secret or avoid disclosure of one's presence, identity, or activities
He concealed himself from the authorities.
Ele ocultou-se das autoridades.
3. to become hidden or obscured naturally
The moon hid behind the clouds.
A lua ocultou-se atrás das nuvens.
NYC Slang
lay low, stay undercover
Synonyms
esconder-seencobertar-secular-sedissimular-se
Antonyms
revelar-semostrar-seexpor-sedescobrir-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ocultar-se
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
esconder-se
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
ocultar-se
standard usage
Portugal
ocultar-se
standard usage; also esconder-se

Related Idioms & Phrases

ocultar-se à vista
ocultar-se nas sombras
ocultar-se do mundo
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