esconde
“esconde” means “hides” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
hides, Hide!
Also: conceals, stashes
📝 In Action
Mi perro siempre esconde sus juguetes debajo del sofá.
A2My dog always hides his toys under the sofa.
Ella esconde la verdad sobre su viaje.
B1She is hiding the truth about her trip.
¡Esconde el pastel antes de que llegue tu hermano!
A2Hide the cake before your brother arrives!
conceals
Also: masks, veils
📝 In Action
Su sonrisa esconde una gran tristeza.
B1His smile conceals a great sadness.
La niebla esconde la cima de la montaña.
B2The fog conceals the mountain peak.
El informe esconde los verdaderos costos del proyecto.
B2The report hides the true costs of the project.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: esconde
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'esconde' as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'esconder' comes from the Latin verb *abscondere*, which means 'to put out of sight, conceal.' The Spanish word kept the core meaning of hiding something completely.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'esconde' a regular or irregular verb?
'Esconde' comes from the verb 'esconder,' which is a regular verb. This means it follows the standard pattern for -er verbs, making it easy to conjugate in all tenses.
What is the difference between 'esconde' and 'oculta'?
Both mean 'hides' or 'conceals.' 'Esconde' is very common and often used for physical hiding (like a toy). 'Oculta' is slightly more formal and frequently used for abstract things like secrets, motives, or historical facts, though they are often interchangeable.