escondió
“escondió” means “hid” in Spanish (he/she/it/you formal hid something).
hid
Also: concealed, stashed
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Él escondió las llaves en el cajón.
A2He hid the keys in the drawer.
Usted escondió la verdad.
B1You (formal) hid the truth.
El gato se escondió bajo la cama.
A2The cat hid under the bed.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: escondió
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How do you say 'She hid the letter' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'abscondere', which means 'to put away' or 'to conceal'. It is where we get the English word 'abscond'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'esconde' and 'escondió'?
'Esconde' means 'he/she hides' (right now), while 'escondió' means 'he/she hid' (in the past).
Can 'escondió' be used for 'you'?
Yes, but only for the formal 'usted'. For the informal 'tú', you would say 'escondiste'.