← Back to Fala2Me

secret method

[/ˈsɪkrət ˈmeθəd/]
nounpl: secret methods
método secreto
1. A technique or procedure that is kept hidden or confidential, known only to a select few
The chef guards his secret method for making the perfect sauce.
O chef guarda seu método secreto para fazer o molho perfeito.
2. An undisclosed or proprietary approach to achieving a particular result
The company's secret method of production gives them a competitive advantage.
O método secreto de produção da empresa lhes dá uma vantagem competitiva.
Synonyms
secret techniquehidden procedureconfidential approachproprietary methodtrade secret
Antonyms
public methodopen proceduredisclosed techniquetransparent approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método secreto
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
método secreto / jeito secreto
'jeito' is commonly used for 'way' or 'method' in colloquial speech
São Paulo
método secreto
standard usage
Portugal
método secreto / processo secreto
'processo' is frequently used as an alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something under wraps
behind closed doors
the X-factor
special sauce
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →