Noun
/s̺eˈkɾeto/
The word "secreto" refers to information that is intentionally kept hidden from others. It denotes something that is not meant to be known or understood by everyone. In Spanish, "secreto" is widely used in both oral and written contexts and is quite common in everyday conversations as well as in literature and legal documents.
The term "secreto" is frequently used in Spanish, especially in contexts involving confidentiality, surprise, and personal or professional privacy. It is more commonly found in oral speech, but it is also prevalent in written forms such as journalism, literature, and legal texts.
The secret of his success is discipline.
No le cuentes a nadie mi secreto.
Don’t tell anyone my secret.
El gobierno tiene muchos secretos que no comparte con el público.
"Secreto" is often part of various idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Here are some examples:
It is always difficult to keep a secret among friends.
No hay secreto que no se descubra
No secret stays hidden forever at some point.
Saber un secreto
She knows a secret that no one else is aware of.
Bajo secreto
The details of the agreement are kept under secrecy.
El secreto mejor guardado
The word "secreto" originates from the latinate form "secretus," which comes from "secernere," meaning to distinguish, separate, or set apart. This etymology underlines the notion of keeping something hidden or apart from knowledge.