disguise

• Sustantivo que se refiere a un medio de alterar la apariencia, la ropa o los modales para ocultar la identidad o la verdadera naturaleza, o a la acción de disfrazarse.

A noun referring to a means of altering one's appearance, clothing, or manner to conceal identity or true nature.

1. Costume or appearance changeB1formal

   A way of changing one's appearance to hide identity, often using clothes, makeup, or accessories.

   Disfraz

   • He wore a disguise to avoid being recognized at the party.
   • The spy's disguise was so effective that no one suspected him.
   • She used a simple disguise of glasses and a hat.

   Sinónimoscamouflagecloakcostumecoverfrontguisemaskmasqueradepretence

2. Hidden state or conditionB2formal

   A state where the true nature or identity of something is hidden or concealed.

   Estado oculto o encubrimiento

   • His kindness was a disguise for his true intentions.
   • The problem is a blessing in disguise.
   • Her cheerful attitude was a disguise for her sadness.

   Sinónimoscamouflageconcealment

• Verbo utilizado para referirse a la acción de cambiar u ocultar la apariencia, el sonido o la naturaleza de algo o de alguien para evitar que sea reconocido.

A verb used to indicate the act of changing or concealing the appearance, sound, or nature of something or someone to prevent recognition.

1. Change appearanceB1formal

   To change the appearance of someone or something to hide identity or make it unrecognizable.

   Disfrazar, ocultar la identidad

   • She disguised herself as a man to enter the building.
   • The spy disguised his voice over the phone.
   • He disguised the car with a new paint job.

   Sinónimoscamouflagecloakconcealcoverdress uphidemaskobscurescreenveil

   Antónimosexposerevealunmask

2. B2formal

   To hide or conceal something, such as feelings, intentions, or facts.

   Ocultar o encubrir

   • He tried to disguise his disappointment with a smile.
   • The company disguised its financial losses in the report.
   • She disguised her true feelings about the decision.

   Sinónimoscamouflagecloakconcealcoverhidemaskscreenshroudveil

   Antónimosdiscloseexposerevealshowuncover