ser ocultado
[ser o-kul-TA-du]
verb phrase
to be hidden; to be concealed; to be obscured
1. to be kept out of sight or secret; to have something hidden from view
The truth was being hidden from the public.
A verdade estava sendo ocultada do público.
2. to be covered or obscured by something else
The moon was hidden behind the clouds.
A lua estava sendo ocultada pelas nuvens.
3. to be deliberately concealed or kept secret
Evidence was being concealed by the suspect.
A evidência estava sendo ocultada pelo suspeito.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser ocultado' is commonly used in formal contexts, legal discussions, and news media to describe information or evidence being concealed. It carries a more formal tone than the colloquial 'ser escondido.' The phrase is frequently used in political and criminal contexts when discussing cover-ups or hidden information.
NYC Slang
to be on the down-low; to be kept under wraps
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