Adjective
/βeˈlaðo/
The term "velado" primarily refers to something that is concealed, covered, or obscured. It can be used both in literal and metaphorical contexts. In a literal sense, it often describes something that is physically covered (for example, a veil over a face). Metaphorically, it can refer to ideas, meanings, or feelings that are not immediately apparent.
"Velado" is commonly used in both written and oral contexts, although it may appear more frequently in literary or formal texts, where nuanced descriptions are appreciated.
Ella llevaba un vestido velado que la hacía parecer misteriosa.
(She wore a veiled dress that made her look mysterious.)
El mensaje en la carta estaba velado, lo que dificultaba su comprensión.
(The message in the letter was veiled, making it difficult to understand.)
Sus intenciones estaban veladas por una actitud amigable.
(His intentions were veiled by a friendly attitude.)
"Velado" is used in various idiomatic expressions, where it conveys notions of concealment or indirectness.
Veilado bajo un manto de misterio
(Veiled under a mantle of mystery)
Esto se refiere a algo que está lleno de intriga y no se revela fácilmente.
(This refers to something filled with intrigue and not easily revealed.)
Dejar un mensaje velado
(To leave a veiled message)
Esto significa transmitir una idea o un sentimiento de manera indirecta, a menudo para evitar decirlo abiertamente.
(This means to convey an idea or feeling indirectly, often to avoid stating it openly.)
Mantener algo velado
(To keep something veiled)
Se usa para describir la acción de ocultar información o intenciones.
(It is used to describe the act of hiding information or intentions.)
Verlo a través de un velo
(To see it through a veil)
Esto implica observar una situación sin tener plena claridad sobre ella.
(This implies observing a situation without having full clarity about it.)
The word "velado" comes from the Latin "velatus," which is the past participle of "velare," meaning "to cover" or "to conceal." The roots pertain to the act of draping or covering, which is reflected in both the literal and metaphorical uses of the word.