B1 — Intermediateverb
nascondere
to hide, to conceal
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
celareoccultaredissimularemascherare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
mostrarerivelarescopriresvelare
Usage note
'Nascondere' is the general term. 'Celare' is more literary. 'Occultare' often implies intentional concealment of evidence. 'Mascherare' = to mask/disguise.
Example
"Ha nascosto le chiavi sotto il tappeto."
"She hid the keys under the mat."
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