What does "furtivo" mean in English?

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Spanish

furtivo

English

furtive

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Alternative translations of "furtivo"

secretive
stealthy
sneaky
clandestine

Examples of how to use "furtivo" in Spanish

Spanish
Le lanzó una mirada furtiva.
English
He cast a furtive glance at her.
Spanish
Vi un movimiento furtivo entre los árboles
English
I saw a furtive movement among the trees.
Spanish
El ladrón hizo un gesto furtivo
English
The thief made a furtive gesture.
Spanish
Sus ojos mostraron un brillo furtivo
English
His eyes showed a furtive gleam.
Spanish
Actuó con paso furtivo por el corredor
English
He moved stealthily down the corridor.

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Le lanzó una mirada furtiva.

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