sigilosamente
[si.ji.lo.sa.ˈmẽ.tʃi]
adverb
secretly, stealthily, clandestinely
1. in a secret or confidential manner; without revealing information
She sigilosamente whispered the secret to her friend.
Ela sigilosamente sussurrou o segredo para sua amiga.
2. in a quiet, discreet way; so as not to attract attention
The thief sigilosamente entered the building.
O ladrão entrou sigilosamente no prédio.
3. with secrecy; keeping something hidden or confidential
The government sigilosamente conducted the investigation.
O governo conduziu sigilosamente a investigação.
This word is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in legal, governmental, and business communications. It emphasizes the confidential or secretive nature of an action or information, reflecting cultural values around discretion and privacy. In Portugal, the usage is identical but may be slightly less frequent in everyday colloquial speech compared to synonyms like 'discretamente'.
NYC Slang
on the down-low, hush-hush, on the sly
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