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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