esconder

Senses

1. 1.

   to hide

   to put or keep something out of sight

2. 2.

   to conceal

   to keep something secret or not visible

3. 3.

   to hide (oneself)

   to take shelter or refuge, to go into hiding

Examples

• "Ela escondeu as chaves debaixo do tapete."

  She hid the keys under the rug.

• "Não consigo esconder meus sentimentos quando estou perto dele."

  I can't hide my feelings when I'm near him.

• "As crianças se esconderam atrás da porta para brincar de esconde-esconde."

  The children hid behind the door to play hide-and-seek.

Usage

Very common verb in Brazilian Portuguese. Can be transitive (esconder algo/alguém) or reflexive (esconder-se). The noun "esconde-esconde" (literally hide-hide) means the children's game hide-and-seek. Often used figuratively for concealing emotions, information, or intentions.