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oculto

hidden

adjective oh-KOOL-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Origin: From Latin occultus, past participle of occulere (to hide).

Also means

secret

Usage Note

Oculto describes something concealed or kept from view, and is a stronger or more literary synonym of escondido. It often carries a connotation of deliberate concealment or mystery — poderes ocultos (hidden powers), significado oculto (hidden meaning). The noun lo oculto refers to the occult or hidden forces.

Examples

"Hay un pasaje oculto detrás de la estantería."

Natural Translation

There is a hidden passage behind the bookshelf.

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