Ocultar
Example: Ella decidió ocultar el regalo para la sorpresa.
Definition
"Ocultar" means to hide something intentionally from view or knowledge, often to keep it secret or protected. For example, in the phrase 'Ella decidió ocultar el regalo para la sorpresa,' it refers to hiding the gift to maintain the surprise.
Etymology
The word "ocultar" comes from the Latin verb 'occultare,' which means 'to hide' or 'to conceal.' It is related to 'occultus,' meaning 'hidden' or 'secret.' Did you know? The root 'occult-' is also the origin of the English word 'occult,' referring to hidden or mysterious knowledge.
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"Ocultar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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