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ocultar

to hide

verb oh-kool-TAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin occultare (to conceal, keep hidden).

Also means

to conceal

Usage Note

Ocultar is more formal and deliberate than esconder: while esconder often means physically hiding an object, ocultar implies deliberately concealing information, feelings, or identity. The reflexive ocultarse means 'to keep oneself hidden.' The adjective oculto means 'hidden' or 'occult' (ciencias ocultas = occult sciences).

Examples

"Intentó ocultar la verdad durante la investigación."

Natural Translation

He tried to hide the truth during the investigation.

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