This is the 5547th most frequent Portuguese word.
velada
"Velada" means "soiree" or "vigil," depending on context.
Here, 'velada' means 'hidden' or 'indirect', describing how the message was conveyed.
A mensagem na carta foi escrita de forma velada.
The message in the letter was written in an indirect manner.
In this sentence, 'velada' translates to 'subdued' or 'modest', describing the nature of the vigil being performed.
Houve uma vigília velada na igreja ontem à noite.
There was a subdued vigil at the church last night.
In this context, 'velada' is used to mean 'an event carried out in a discreet or low-key manner'.