furtividade
1. cautious and surreptitious action or movement; the quality of moving silently and secretly
The burglar entered the building under the cover of stealth.
O ladrão entrou no edifício sob a cobertura da furtividade.
2. the act of doing something secretly or without drawing attention
She made her way through the crowd with stealth.
Ela se moveu pela multidão com furtividade.
3. technology designed to make something difficult to detect
The aircraft was equipped with stealth technology.
A aeronave foi equipada com tecnologia furtiva.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'stealth' has evolved beyond purely secretive connotations to include technological applications (stealth aircraft, stealth gaming). In Brazil, 'furtividade' maintains the secretive meaning while 'discrição' is preferred when discussing tactful behavior. The term reflects cultural values around discretion and careful planning in business and personal interactions.
NYC Slang
on the low / on the sly / under the radar
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