submerged

• Describe algo que está completamente bajo la superficie de un líquido, o, en sentido figurado, algo oculto, sumergido en una actividad o reprimido.

Describes something that is completely under the surface of a liquid, or figuratively, hidden or overwhelmed.

1. UnderwaterB2formal

   Completely covered or hidden under the surface of a liquid, especially water.

   sumergido

   • The submerged rocks were dangerous for boats.
   • Divers explored the submerged ruins of the ancient city.
   • The submarine remained submerged for several hours.

   Sinónimosfloodedinundatedsubmersedsunkenunderwater

   Antónimosafloatbuoyantdryexposedsurface

2. Hidden or suppressedC1formal

   Not easily noticed or expressed; kept out of sight or awareness.

   Sumergido, reprimido

   • Her submerged anger finally erupted during the argument.
   • The report revealed submerged tensions within the company.
   • Many of his feelings remained submerged beneath a calm exterior.

   Sinónimosburiedconcealedcovertdormanthiddenlatentrepressedsuppressedveiled

   Antónimosapparentevidentexposedmanifestobviousopenovertvisible

• Verbo que designa la acción de sumergir o introducir algo bajo la superficie de un líquido, o de cubrirlo por completo, ya sea de forma física o figurada.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing or going below the surface of a liquid, or of completely covering something.

1. Sink below the surfaceB2formal

   To go under the surface of a liquid, especially water.

   Sumergirse bajo la superficie

   • The submarine submerged silently into the ocean.
   • He watched the boat slowly submerge beneath the waves.
   • The crocodile can submerge for long periods.

   Sinónimosdescenddivego underplungesink

   Antónimosemergefloatsurface

2. Cover completelyB2formal

   To cover something entirely with a liquid, usually water.

   Sumergir completamente en un líquido

   • She submerged the vegetables in cold water to clean them.
   • The flood submerged the entire village.
   • To test its waterproofness, they submerged the phone in a tank.

   Sinónimosdelugedipdunkengulffloodimmerseinundateplungeswamp

   Antónimosexposerevealsurfaceuncover

3. Make imperceptibleC1formal

   To hide or obscure something so it is no longer noticeable.

   Ocultar, hacer imperceptible

   • His personal feelings were submerged by his professional duty.
   • The loud music submerged all other sounds in the room.
   • Her worries were submerged in the excitement of the event.

   Sinónimosburycloakconcealcoverhidemaskobscurescreenshroudveil

   Antónimosdiscloseexposerevealuncover