escondida
“escondida” means “hidden” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
hidden
Also: concealed, secret
📝 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.
hide-and-seek
Also: stealth/secrecy
📝 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.
✏️ 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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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Spanish verb 'esconder', which originates from the Latin 'abscondere', meaning 'to put away' or 'to conceal'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.