Oculto

The Spanish word 'oculto' (pronounced oh-cool-toh) describes something that is hidden, concealed, secret, or kept from view or knowledge. It implies a deliberate effort to keep something unseen or unknown, often involving secrecy, mystery, or the preservation of something valuable or forbidden. It can refer to physical objects, information, feelings, or even entire locations. The degree of 'oculto' varies; something might be temporarily hidden, deliberately obscured, or completely inaccessible to most individuals. The reason for concealment can be protection, privacy, or malicious intent. 'Oculto' frequently carries connotations of the unseen, the mysterious, and the things we're not meant to know.

Oculto meaning with examples

• The ancient map revealed the location of the 'tesoro oculto' (hidden treasure). Adventurers sought out the lost artifact for years, deciphering cryptic clues. Many perils awaited, protecting the treasure for centuries. They knew their pursuit required great knowledge and resourcefulness and were determined to solve all the riddles. The hidden treasure was a reward for their perseverance and skills.
• Her 'sentimiento oculto' (hidden feeling) for him made her act strangely. She didn't want to expose her love. The feeling was a secret and very painful for her. It manifested as awkwardness in their interactions, a secret she guarded closely. She knew she should tell him but was too afraid to reveal it.
• The 'base oculta' (hidden base) of operations was only known by a select few. Government agents used the base for covert missions and operations. These agents acted behind the scenes in many cases. They carefully concealed any evidence of their activity. The base was well-protected, far away from the public.
• Mysteries were found at the 'plaza oculta' (hidden square), the once-bustling marketplace had vanished, with nobody able to locate it for decades. Only local residents knew of the place's exact location. Over the years the plaza's location had been forgotten. It became shrouded in mystery and was almost lost to history.
• The information was kept 'oculta' (hidden) for national security reasons. It was a top-secret and confidential document, with very limited access. Very few people were in on the secret. Spies and agents used the information to do their missions. Disclosing it would have been a danger for many.