English–Spanish

“secret” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoclandestino

Pronunciation

IPA/seˈkɾeto/

Example

Guarda este secreto.

Keep this secret.

Illustration for secreto (secret)

How to say “secret” in Spanish

“Secret” in Spanish is secreto.

A folded paper note hidden inside a locked drawer.

Full entry for secreto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with secreto

Tienen que mantener en secreto la sorpresa para la fiesta.

They have to keep the surprise for the party secret.

Tips for using secreto

  • Spanish uses guardar un secreto to express 'to keep a secret' and revelar un secreto to express 'to reveal a secret', while contar un secreto specifically means to tell a secret to someone.

Other Spanish words for “secret”

Hay una reunión clandestina esta noche.

A secret meeting is taking place tonight.

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