This is the 5148th most frequent Portuguese word.
ocultação
"Ocultação" means "concealment" or "hiding" in English.
The word 'ocultação' refers here to the act of hiding or concealing the truth, emphasizing a deliberate decision to avoid revealing certain information.
A ocultação da verdade foi um grande erro.
The hiding of the truth was a big mistake.
Within this sentence, 'ocultação' is discussed in a formal and legal context, highlighting its consequences when considered as concealing evidence or facts.
Ação de ocultação pode ser interpretada legalmente como uma tentativa de enganar.
The action of hiding can be legally interpreted as an attempt to deceive.
Here, 'ocultação' is used to imply the act of concealing objects purposefully, often with the intention to protect or secure them.