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• Sustantivo que designa la piel dura y gruesa de un animal, especialmente de animales grandes como la vaca o el caballo, a menudo tratada o curtida.

A noun referring to the tough outer covering of an animal, especially a large one such as a cow or horse.

1. Animal skinB1formal

   The skin of an animal, especially a large one, either raw or processed.

   piel de animal

   • The leather was made from cow hide.
   • Hunters sold the bear hide at the market.
   • The museum displayed ancient animal hides used by tribes.

   Sinónimosleatherpeltrawhideskin

2. Concealed placeB2informal

   A place where someone or something can hide, often used for observing wildlife.

   Escondite

   • Birdwatchers built a hide near the lake.
   • They waited in the hide to spot deer.
   • The photographer used a camouflage hide for the shoot.

   Sinónimosblindconcealmentcoverhiding place

   Antónimosexposureopen

• Verbo que denota la acción de ocultarse a uno mismo o algo de la vista.

A verb used to indicate the act of concealing oneself or something from view.

verbo irregular

1. Conceal oneselfA1formal

   To put oneself or something out of sight so it cannot be seen.

   Ocultarse

   • The children hid behind the tree.
   • She hid the gift under the bed.
   • He tried to hide from the police.

   Sinónimoscacheconcealcoverdisguisehide outhole uplie lowlurkmaskobscurescreensecreteskulkstashveil

   Antónimosappearemergeshow

2. Keep secretA2formal

   To keep something private or not reveal it.

   Ocultar, mantener en secreto

   • Don't hide your feelings from me.
   • She hid the truth about her illness.
   • He hid his disappointment behind a smile.

   Sinónimosconcealcover updisguisemaskobscuresecreteveil

   Antónimosdisclosedivulgeexposerevealuncover

3. Cover or obscureB1formal

   To cover something so it cannot be seen or found.

   Ocultar, esconder

   • Clouds hid the sun all day.
   • The fog hid the mountains from view.
   • They hid the treasure in a secret cave.

   Sinónimoscamouflagecloakconcealcoverdisguisemaskobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antónimosdisplayexposerevealshowuncover

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