buried

• Describe algo que ha sido colocado u oculto bajo tierra, o cubierto por otra cosa.

Describes something that has been placed or hidden underground, or covered by something else.

1. Placed undergroundA2formal

   Placed or hidden beneath the ground, typically in a grave or for concealment.

   enterrado

   • The treasure was buried deep in the forest.
   • He was buried in the local cemetery.
   • The dog buried its bone in the backyard.

   Sinónimosinhumedinterredunderground

2. Covered or hiddenB1formal

   Completely covered or concealed by something.

   enterrado, oculto

   • The old city was buried under layers of volcanic ash.
   • She found her keys buried under a pile of papers.
   • The truth was buried beneath years of lies.

   Sinónimosconcealedcoveredhiddeninterredsubmerged

   Antónimosexposeduncoveredvisible

3. Deeply engaged or absorbedB2informal

   Completely absorbed in a particular activity or state.

   Absorto / Sumergido

   • He was buried in his work and didn't hear the phone ring.
   • She was buried in thought, staring out the window.
   • They were buried in paperwork all afternoon.

   Sinónimosabsorbedengagedengrossedintentinvolvedpreoccupiedrapt

   Antónimosdetacheddistractedunengageduninterested

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de poner algo bajo tierra, cubrirlo u ocultarlo de la vista.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing something underground, covering it, or hiding it from view.

1. Place in the groundA2formal

   To put a dead body into the ground, often as part of a funeral ceremony.

   Enterrar un cadáver

   • They buried their grandfather in the family cemetery.
   • The soldiers were buried with full military honors.
   • She wants to be buried next to her husband.

   Sinónimosentombinhumeinterlay to restsepulcher

   Antónimosdisinterexhumeunearth

2. Hide or concealB1formal

   To cover something completely so that it cannot be seen or found.

   esconder u ocultar

   • The treasure was buried deep underground.
   • He buried his face in his hands.
   • The documents were buried under a pile of old newspapers.

   Sinónimoscacheconcealcoverhideobscurescreensecreteshroudstashveil

   Antónimosexposerevealuncoverunearth

3. Overwhelm or occupyB2informal

   To be deeply involved in something, often work or thoughts.

   Sumergirse en algo

   • She is buried in work and has no time for lunch.
   • He buried himself in his studies for the exam.
   • They were buried in debt after the business failed.

   Sinónimosabsorbbusyengageengrossfloodimmerseinundateinvolveoccupypreoccupyswamp

   Antónimosdisengagedistractfreerelease