Celar is a verb in Spanish.
/celˈaɾ/
Celar means to hide or conceal something, often with the intention of keeping it secret. In modern Spanish, it is not very commonly used in everyday conversation and tends to be more frequently encountered in written texts, particularly in literary or formal contexts. Its use is somewhat archaic in everyday speech.
Es mejor celar tus pensamientos si no quieres que los demás se enteren.
It is better to hide your thoughts if you don't want others to find out.
Algunos secretos son difíciles de celar, siempre hay alguien que los descubre.
Some secrets are hard to conceal; there is always someone who finds them out.
Ella decidió celar su verdadero sentimiento para no herir a su amigo.
She decided to hide her true feelings so as not to hurt her friend.
While celar itself is not part of many idiomatic expressions, the act of concealing or hiding something has given rise to several phrases that convey similar meanings. Here are some relevant examples:
Celar algo bajo siete llaves.
To hide something under seven keys.
Signifies keeping something very secret and protected.
Celar la verdad.
To conceal the truth.
Implies hiding the factual situation or circumstances.
Celar un secreto.
To guard a secret.
Means to keep a secret safe from disclosure.
The verb celar comes from Latin celare, which also means to hide or conceal. It shares roots with other Romance languages.
Synonyms: - Ocultar (to hide) - Encerrar (to enclose) - Disimular (to dissimulate)
Antonyms: - Revelar (to reveal) - Exponer (to expose) - Mostrar (to show)
This comprehensive view of celar can help you understand its usage, meanings, and context in the Spanish language.