Spanish Conversation · Level 5
88 words
Spanish word
esconder
Pronunciation
IPA/eskonˈdeɾ/
Meaning
- verbhide
Example
Yo escondo la llave bajo la almohada.
I hide the key underneath the pillow.
More examples
No puedes esconder la verdad para siempre.
You can't hide the truth forever.
Core concept
Someone sliding a small box behind books on a shelf.
Common phrases
esconder algo a alguien
hide something from someone
esconder la verdad
hide the truth
Similar words
ocultar: Concealing an object or piece of information to keep its existence secret.
esconderse: Concealing oneself behind something so one's presence is not seen.
guardar: Putting an item away in a safe place for storage and later retrieval.
cubrir: Covering something so what lies beneath its surface cannot be seen.
Definition in Spanish
Poner algo fuera de la vista de los demás con la intención de que nadie lo halle.
Word origin
It comes from Latin abscondere (ab- 'away' + condere 'to hide or stow') and becomes Spanish esconder by normal Romance developments.
Usage tips
- The affirmative tú command attaches te and requires an accent, written escóndete rather than escondete.