esconder
to hide
Concealing something physical or abstract from view, or avoiding confrontation by taking refuge in distractions
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abscond
to hide away secretly
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Esconder means to hide and is related to the English word abscond0, which means to hide away secretly0.
esconder
to hide, to conceal
To hide something, like hiding physical objects or abstract things like emotions or information.
- Escondí mis juguetes debajo de la cama = I hid my toys under the bed
- No puedes esconder la verdad para siempre = You can't conceal the truth forever
esconderse
to hide oneself, to conceal oneself
The reflexive form in which someone 'hides themself,' as in they keep out of view or are hidden.
- El gato se escondió detrás del sofá = The cat hid itself behind the sofa
- Los niños se escondieron para jugar al escondite = The children hid themselves to play hide and seek