secretos
“secretos” means “secrets” in Spanish (pieces of confidential information).
secrets
Also: mysteries
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Los niños se prometieron no revelar sus secretos.
A1The children promised each other not to reveal their secrets.
La abuela guarda los secretos de su famosa receta.
A2Grandma keeps the secrets of her famous recipe.
Todos tenemos pequeños secretos que no compartimos con nadie.
A2We all have little secrets that we don't share with anyone.
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Quick Quiz: secretos
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish phrase correctly translates: 'We told each other our secret.' (Singular)
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *secretum*, which meant 'a hidden thing' or 'a thing set apart' (like being separated from public knowledge).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'secretos' ever mean something other than hidden information?
Yes, sometimes 'secretos' can refer to the specialized, often hidden, knowledge required to do something well—like 'the secrets of baking' (los secretos de la repostería). It can also refer to mysteries or unexplained elements.