How to Say "Stealth" in Portuguese

furtividade

feminine

The English word "stealth" is translated to Portuguese as furtividade.

furtividade refers to the attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy.

Meaning: attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy (noun)

Did you know?

The word furtividade shares a root with furto, which is the Portuguese word for 'theft'. This links the idea of acting in stealth directly to the act of stealing.
If someone is acting with furtividade, a Portuguese speaker might also use the expression na surdina to mean 'under the radar' or 'quietly'.
In a video game context, Portuguese players often use the English word 'stealth' instead of furtividade when discussing gameplay mechanics.

O agente se movia com total sigilo pela noite escura.
The agent moved with total stealth through the dark night.
Ele usou sua astúcia para se infiltrar sem ser visto.
He used his stealth to infiltrate without being seen.
O ladrão agiu com furtividade para escapar ileso.
The thief acted with stealth to escape unharmed.
O animal aproximou-se de forma sorrateira.
The animal approached in a stealthy way.
O gato se aproximou com muita furtividade.
The cat approached with much stealth.
A furtividade é essencial para este jogo.
Stealth is essential for this game.
Ele agiu com total furtividade durante a missão.
He acted with total stealth during the mission.

Two friends are discussing a video game strategy.

Juliana

Como você passou por aquele guarda?
How did you get past that guard?
Felipe

Usei bastante furtividade para não ser visto.
I used a lot of stealth to not be seen.
Juliana

A sua furtividade é impressionante, Felipe.
Your stealth is impressive, Felipe.
Felipe

Obrigado, Juliana, eu treino muito isso.
Thanks, Juliana, I practice that a lot.