/okulˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to hide, to conceal
Word origin
From Latin occultare ('to hide, to conceal'), a frequentative of occulere. The same root gives English 'occult'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- occultare
- English cognates
- occult
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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He tried to hide the truth from his family.
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The clouds are hiding the sun this afternoon.
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You cannot hide your feelings forever.
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She hid the gift under the bed.
ocultarse .
Nothing can be hidden in such a small village.
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