How to Say "Hidden" in Latin - How To Say Guide

abditus

[ˈab.dɪ.tʊs]

The English word 'hidden' can be translated into Latin using abditus or cēlātus.

Meaning: out of sight, not visually apparent (adj)

Ways to say it

“hidden” in Latin
Latin	IPA
abditus	[ˈab.dɪ.tʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈab.di.tus] (narrow)
cēlātus

These terms are used to describe something that is out of sight or not visually apparent.

Which one should you use?

abditus often carries the connotation of being hidden away in a remote or secluded place, rather than just being obscured from view. In contrast, cēlātus is more frequently used to describe things that are hidden or kept secret, such as information, intentions or objects meant to be kept from notice.

How does it change in a sentence?

The adjective abditus must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The form abdita is used for the feminine singular or neuter plural. The form abditi is used for the masculine plural or neuter singular. The form abditae is used for the feminine plural.

Did you know?

The Latin word cēlātus is the root of the English word 'ceiling'. Originally, it referred to a 'hidden' or covered surface to keep the heat in or hide the roof structure.
In Roman culture, a 'hidden' or secret name was often used in religious rituals to avoid invoking the full power or danger of a deity.
The term cēlātus shares a common ancestor with the English word 'conceal'.

Examples in context

Malum bonis latebat.
Evil was hidden from the good.
In illo castello hostes latuerunt.
The enemies hid in that castle.
Ancilla litteras domino celavit.
The servant hid the letters from the master.
Illud secretum nunquam celatum est.
That secret was never hidden.
In profunda silva thesauri absconditi sunt.
Treasures are hidden in the deep forest.
Detectivus veritatem absconditam revelavit.
The detective unveiled the hidden truth.
Decorationes in camera secreta celavimus.
We hid decorations in the secret room.
Canis abditus est sub arbore.
The dog is hidden under the tree.