escondida
/es-kon-DEE-dah/
hidden
A hidden key tucked away under colorful leaves.
escondida(adjective)
hidden
?not visible or easy to find
concealed
?intentionally kept secret or out of sight
,secret
?not known to others
📝 In Action
La llave está escondida debajo del tapete.
A1The key is hidden under the rug.
Ella tiene una cámara escondida en su oficina.
A2She has a hidden camera in her office.
Hay una playa escondida muy cerca de aquí.
B1There is a hidden beach very close to here.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Word to the Subject
Since this ends in 'a', it must be used with feminine words like 'la casa' or 'la llave'. If you are describing a masculine word, use 'escondido' instead.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'escondida' for masculine objects
Mistake: "El libro está escondida."
Correction: Say 'El libro está escondido' because 'libro' is a masculine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing locations
Use this word with the verb 'estar' (to be) when you want to say where something is currently located out of sight.
A child playing a game of hide-and-seek.
escondida(noun)
hide-and-seek
?the children's game
stealth/secrecy
?used in the phrase 'a la escondida'
📝 In Action
Jugábamos a la escondida todas las tardes.
A2We used to play hide-and-seek every afternoon.
Lo hicieron a la escondida para que nadie se enterara.
B2They did it secretly so that nobody would find out.
💡 Grammar Points
Singular vs. Plural
In many countries, people say 'las escondidas' (plural), but 'la escondida' (singular) is very common in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escondida
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence is correct if you are talking about 'una maleta' (a suitcase)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it 'escondida' or 'escondite'?
Both are used for the game hide-and-seek. 'Escondite' is more common in Spain, while 'escondida' (singular or plural) is very popular in Latin America.
Can I use 'escondida' for a person?
Yes! If you are talking about a female person who is hiding, you can say 'Ella está escondida'.