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furtive in Spanish

furtive in Spanish is furtivo, sigiloso — furtive means done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.

furtive in Spanish

furtivo
adj
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
sigiloso
adj
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.

What does "furtive" mean?

  1. adj Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.
    "He gave a furtive glance over his shoulder before slipping through the door."
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furtive in a sentence

  • He gave a furtive glance over his shoulder before slipping through the door.
  • Their furtive whispers made the teacher suspicious.

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What is "furtive" in Spanish?

"furtive" in Spanish is furtivo, sigiloso. furtive means: Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.

How do you use "furtive" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a furtive glance over his shoulder before slipping through the door." In Spanish, "furtive" is furtivo, sigiloso.

Are there other ways to say "furtive" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "furtive": furtivo, sigiloso.

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