sinal encoberto
[see-NAHL en-ko-BEHR-tu]
nounmasculinepl: sinais encobertos
hidden sign; covert signal; concealed indicator
1. A sign, signal, or indication that is deliberately concealed, disguised, or not immediately apparent
The spy used covert signals to communicate with his partner.
O espião usava sinais encobertos para se comunicar com seu parceiro.
2. In semiotics or communication, a message or indicator that requires interpretation or is intentionally obscured
The artist left hidden signs throughout the painting.
O artista deixou sinais encobertos por toda a pintura.
3. A subtle or indirect indication of something
There were hidden signs of tension in their conversation.
Havia sinais encobertos de tensão em sua conversa.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ler nas entrelinhas (to read between the lines)
dar sinais de (to give signs of)
sinal de alerta (warning sign)
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