What is the Spanish word for "surreptitious"?

Learn how to say "surreptitious" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

surreptitious

Spanish

subrepticio

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Alternative translations of "surreptitious"

clandestino
secreto
oculto
furtivo

Examples of how to use "surreptitious" in Spanish

English
He made a surreptitious glance at his watch.
Spanish
Él lanzó una mirada furtiva a su reloj.
English
He took a surreptitious look at his phone.
Spanish
Él echó un vistazo furtivo a su teléfono.
English
They made a surreptitious plan to surprise her.
Spanish
Ellos planearon de manera furtiva para sorprenderla.
English
Her surreptitious smile showed she knew.
Spanish
Su sonrisa furtiva mostró que ella sabía.
English
I noticed his surreptitious glance across the room.
Spanish
Noté su mirada furtiva al otro lado de la habitación.

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