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closeted

/ˈklɑzətɪd/ /ˈklɒzətɪd/

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adjective

Encerrado, no declarado

Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.

Examples :

"He was a closeted gay man at work, afraid of how his colleagues might react if he were open about his sexuality. "

Era un hombre gay encerrado en el trabajo, temeroso de cómo reaccionarían sus colegas si fuera abierto sobre su sexualidad.

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adjective

Secreto, oculto

(by extension) Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency or fondness; secret.

Examples :

"He was a closeted fan of romance novels, preferring to discuss sports with his friends. "

Era un fan secreto de las novelas románticas, prefiriendo discutir sobre deportes con sus amigos.

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verb

Encerrarse para una discusión privada

To shut away for private discussion.

Examples :

"The managers closeted themselves in the conference room to discuss the sensitive personnel issue. "

Los gerentes se encerraron en la sala de conferencias para discutir el delicado asunto del personal.

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verb

Encerrar en un lugar privado para una entrevista o interrogatorio secreto

To put into a private place for a secret interview or interrogation.

Examples :

"The manager closeted the employee suspected of leaking information to the press for an hour-long questioning session. "

El gerente encerró al empleado sospechoso de filtrar información a la prensa para una sesión de interrogatorio de una hora.

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verb

Encerrar, ocultar

To shut up in, or as in, a closet for concealment or confinement.

Examples :

"The naughty puppy closeted himself in the pantry, hiding from his owner after chewing a shoe. "

El cachorro travieso se encerró en la despensa, escondiéndose de su dueño después de masticar un zapato.

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adjective

Confinado, encerrado

Examples :

"The student felt closeted in the small, cramped study room. "

El estudiante se sintió confinado en la pequeña y estrecha sala de estudio.

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adjective

Protegido, resguardado

Sheltered, protected

Examples :

"Because the garden was closeted by a tall brick wall, it remained a peaceful and sunny escape from the busy street. "

Debido a que el jardín estaba resguardado por un alto muro de ladrillos, permaneció como un escape tranquilo y soleado de la concurrida calle.

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