hidden

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BrE /ˈhɪd.ən/ AmE /ˈhɪd.ən/

adjective en → es

1 CONCEAL [attributive / predicative] A2

not seen or known about because it is kept secret or deliberately not shown to people

oculto, escondido, secreto

  • a hidden danger/threat

Collocations hidden agenda · hidden costs

  • There is a hidden camera in the room.

    Hay una cámara oculta en la habitación.

2 LOCATE [attributive / predicative] A2

not seen because it is covered or placed where people cannot see it easily

escondido, oculto, no visible

  • a hidden gem

Collocations hidden treasure · hidden talent

  • There is a secret garden hidden behind the house.

    Hay un jardín secreto escondido detrás de la casa.

1 COMPUTER [attributive / predicative] B1

not shown on the screen or in a document until you click to make it appear

oculto, no visible en el menú

  • a hidden menu

Collocations hidden folder · hidden file

  • There is a hidden menu that you can access by pressing Ctrl+Shift+F.

    Hay un menú oculto que puedes acceder presionando Ctrl+Mayús+F.

2 MATH [attributive / predicative] B2

not visible or not shown in a mathematical expression, but understood to be there

implícito, no escrito pero entendido

  • a hidden variable

Collocations hidden parameter · hidden constant

  • The equation has a hidden variable that is not written but understood.

    La ecuación tiene una variable implícita que no está escrita pero se entiende.