What does desvelar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word desvelar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use desvelar in Portuguese.

The word desvelar in Portuguese means watch, care for, desvelar, desvelar, descobrir, revelar, mostrar, revelar, desvelar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word desvelar

watch, care for

desvelar

verbal expression (leave uncovered) (mostrar, demonstrar algo)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

desvelar, descobrir

transitive verb (reveal through investigation)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Glenn disse a seus pais que havia passado a noite estudando na casa de um amigo, mas eventualmente eles descobriram a verdade.
Glenn told his parents he'd spent the night studying at a friend's house, but they eventually uncovered the truth.

revelar

transitive verb (figurative (reveal for first time)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O CEO revelou seus planos para aprimorar o negócio.
The CEO unveiled his plans to improve the business.

mostrar

transitive verb (archaic (show: make [sth] visible)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
'The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.' - Psalm 19:1

revelar

transitive verb (uncover, show)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Em pouco tempo, a verdade será revelada para todos.
Before long, the truth will be bared to all.

desvelar

transitive verb (remove veil from)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The bride unveiled her face, so that her new husband could kiss her.

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