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Ocultar, disimular, and esconder.

Ocultar, disimular, and esconder.

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Can anybody explain the difference between these words?

Would there be cases where one would be more appropriate, or are they all three synonyms?

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updated Jan 22, 2012
posted by Squib

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Disimular means to hide thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc.

Esconder means to physically hide something.

Ocultar is usually used like esconder, but can also be used for things like feelings or intentions.

updated Nov 17, 2010
posted by lorenzo9