This is the 2091st most frequent Portuguese word.
escondido
Hidden.
Here, 'escondido' means 'hidden', describing the state of the treasure being out of sight or concealed.
Ele encontrou um tesouro escondido no antigo baú.
He found a hidden treasure in the old chest.
In this sentence, 'escondido' indicates the position of the cat as concealed or out of view, likely for security or comfort.
O gato estava escondido debaixo da cama durante a tempestade.
The cat was hiding under the bed during the storm.
Here, 'escondida' metaphorically refers to the feeling of being unnoticed or overlooked in a group setting.