Translation of Spanish word "esconder" to English
esconder
/eskoɲˈðer/
Meaning
Verbto put or keep something in a hidden place
How to use
Esconder ('to hide / conceal') is a regular -er verb. Reflexive esconderse means 'to hide oneself'.
🇬🇧 English
to hide
Example
Escondió la llave en el jardín.
He hid the key in the garden.
Los niños se escondían detrás de las cortinas.
The children were hiding behind the curtains.
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- esconder la verdad— to hide the truth
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What does the Spanish word "esconder" mean?▼
The Spanish word "esconder" means "to hide" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Escondió la llave en el jardín." (which translates as "He hid the key in the garden.").
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