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sweep something under the rug in Spanish

sweep something under the rug in Spanish is engavetar, esconder los trapos sucios.

sweep something under the rug in Spanish

engavetar
verb
(idiomatic) To conceal a problem (usually an embarrassing or illegal one) expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.
esconder los trapos sucios
verb
(idiomatic) To conceal a problem (usually an embarrassing or illegal one) expediently, rather than remedy it thoroughly.
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What is "sweep something under the rug" in Spanish?

"sweep something under the rug" in Spanish is engavetar, esconder los trapos sucios.

Are there other ways to say "sweep something under the rug" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "sweep something under the rug": engavetar, esconder los trapos sucios.

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