Spanish Conversation · Level 125
59 words
Spanish word
disimular
Pronunciation
IPA/disimuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbhide
Example
No puedes disimular el nerviosismo.
You can't hide your nervousness.
More examples
Intentó disimular la tristeza, pero se notaba en la voz.
He tried to hide his sadness, but it showed in his voice.
Core concept
Subtly covering a frown with a quick smile.
Common phrases
disimular los sentimientos
hide one's feelings
disimular el nerviosismo
hide nervousness
disimular el dolor
hide the pain
Similar words
fingir: Feigns beliefs or feelings by acting as if they were real.
aparentar: Gives the impression of being in a state by means of looks or conduct.
ocultar: Puts something out of view or keeps information secret.
simular: Simulates a state or condition by producing the behaviors of that state.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que algo no se note, especialmente un sentimiento o un defecto, mediante gestos, palabras o actitudes.
Word origin
Derived from Latin dissimulāre, with dis- 'not' plus simulāre 'to simulate or pretend', giving the sense of pretending that something is not present.
Usage tips
- Often takes a direct object (disimular algo) or a que-clause and usually means concealing a reaction rather than inventing a false state, so use fingir for overt acting.