Spanish Conversation · Level 44
75 words
Spanish word
camuflar
Pronunciation
IPA/kamuˈflaɾ/
Meaning
- verbhide
Example
¿Puedes camuflar la marca con pintura?
Can you hide the mark with paint?
More examples
Ella intentó camuflar su nerviosismo con una sonrisa.
She tried to hide her nervousness with a smile.
Core concept
Brand label partly painted over to conceal identity.
Common phrases
camuflar la marca
hide the brand
camuflar un defecto
hide a defect
camuflar el olor
hide the smell
Similar words
ocultar: Keeps objects or information hidden so people cannot discover them.
esconder: Puts people or things in a place where they cannot be found.
disfrazar: Changes outward look or clothing to present a different identity.
disimular: Conceals emotions or thoughts so they do not show outwardly.
Definition in Spanish
Disfrazar o presentar algo de forma que su verdadera naturaleza no se perciba.
Word origin
The verb derives from French camoufler via Italian camuffare, carrying the central idea of disguising appearance to hide what something really is.
Usage tips
- Many uses are metaphorical (camuflar defectos, camuflar las intenciones), so context shows whether the speaker means physical concealment or a figurative cover-up.