escondes
es-KOHN-des
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¿Dónde escondes el regalo?
A1Where are you hiding the gift?
Sé que escondes algo.
A2I know you are hiding something.
Siempre escondes tus sentimientos.
B1You always hide your feelings.
💡 Grammar Points
Who is doing the action?
The '-es' ending tells you that the person doing the hiding is 'tú' (you, singular and informal).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Hiding yourself vs. hiding things
Mistake: "Using 'escondes' alone to say 'you are hiding' (behind a curtain)."
Correction: Say 'te escondes' when you are the one hiding, and 'escondes' when you are putting an object away.
⭐ Usage Tips
Informal use
Remember to use this form only with friends, family, or people your age. For strangers or elders, use 'esconde'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escondes
Question 1 of 1
If you are playing a game and your friend is putting a ball under a couch, you would say:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'escondes' mean 'I hide'?
No, 'escondes' specifically means 'you hide'. If you want to say 'I hide', you should use 'escondo'.