escondido
/es-kon-DEE-doh/
hidden
When something is escondido, it is hidden or not easily seen.
escondido(Adjective)
hidden
?not visible or easily found
,concealed
?intentionally put out of sight
secret
?referring to a feeling or location
📝 In Action
Encontraron el tesoro escondido detrás de la cascada.
A2They found the hidden treasure behind the waterfall.
Siempre guarda su dinero en un lugar bien escondido.
B1He always keeps his money in a well-hidden place.
Ella tiene un talento escondido para la música.
B2She has a hidden talent for music.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
As a describing word, 'escondido' must match the thing it describes in both gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'la llave escondida' (feminine singular) or 'los juguetes escondidos' (masculine plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'estar'
Mistake: "La caja es escondida."
Correction: La caja está escondida. ('Escondido' usually describes a temporary state or location, so it almost always uses the verb 'estar' (to be located), not 'ser' (to be permanent).)
⭐ Usage Tips
Past Participle Origin
This word comes directly from the verb 'esconder' (to hide). When used as an adjective, it means that the noun has received the action of being hidden.
A spot where someone or something is concealed is an escondido (a hiding place).
escondido(Noun)
hiding place
?a spot where someone or something is concealed
hide-and-seek
?the children's game (often shortened from 'el juego del escondite')
📝 In Action
Los niños jugaban al escondido en el parque.
B1The children were playing hide-and-seek in the park.
Necesitamos encontrar un escondido mejor para la próxima vez.
B1We need to find a better hiding place for next time.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Note
When used as a noun meaning 'a hiding place' or 'the game', it is masculine: 'el escondido'. Be careful not to confuse it with the feminine noun 'la escondida', which also refers to the game.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Variation
In many regions, the noun 'escondite' is more common than 'escondido' to mean 'hiding place'. Both are understood, but 'escondite' is often preferred.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escondido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'escondido' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escondido' a verb?
No, 'escondido' is the past participle of the verb 'esconder' (to hide). It is used primarily as a describing word (adjective) meaning 'hidden' or combined with 'haber' to form perfect tenses (e.g., 'ha escondido' - he has hidden).
How do I know whether to say 'escondido' or 'escondida'?
It depends on the gender of the thing you are describing. If the thing is masculine (like 'el libro'), use 'escondido'. If it is feminine (like 'la carta'), use 'escondida'.