revelado
/rebelado/from spelling rules
The English word "unveiled" is translated into Spanish as revelado.
revelado is used to describe the act of making something known that was previously secret or hidden.
Which one should you use?
While revelado refers to something being unveiled or revealed, the term presentado is a formal equivalent specifically used when a new product, service or idea is being introduced to the public.
How does it change in a sentence?
revelado is the past participle and can function as an adjective or be used with the auxiliary verb haber to form perfect tenses. As an adjective, it must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. For example, use revelada for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/rebelado/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse revelado (revealed/unveiled) with rebelado (rebelled), which is a common spelling mistake due to their similar pronunciation.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term revelado is the standard word for the chemical process of developing a photo. This is because the image is viewed as being 'unveiled' from the film by the chemicals.
- The word revelación can describe a sudden, profound moment of clarity or an epiphany, moving beyond the simple disclosure of information.
- While 'unveiled' works for secrets, using revelado for a new product launch can sound slightly dramatic or mystical in Spanish.
Examples in context
- La compañía presentó su última innovación tecnológica en la conferencia internacional.The company unveiled its latest technological innovation at the international conference.
- El autor desveló los misterios detrás de su última novela.The author unveiled the mysteries behind his latest novel.
- El periodista sacó a la luz los casos de corrupción en el gobierno.The journalist unveiled the corruption cases within the government.
- La artista dejó al descubierto su talento en el concierto.The artist unveiled her talent at the concert.
- El nuevo modelo ha sido revelado.The new model has been unveiled.
- El periodista ha revelado la verdad.The journalist has unveiled the truth.
- Me ha revelado su secreto.He has unveiled his secret to me.
- Han revelado el nuevo plan hoy.They have unveiled the new plan today.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a new product launch.
- DanielMira, el nuevo diseño fue revelado hoy.Look, the new design was unveiled today.
- María¡Qué bien! Me gusta mucho el color.That's great! I really like the color.
- DanielEl equipo lo mantuvo oculto por meses.The team kept it hidden for months.
- MaríaValió la pena esperar por el resultado.It was worth waiting for the result.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
