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to secrete
01
secretar, produzir
(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body
Transitive: to secrete a liquid substance
Exemplos
Salivary glands secrete enzymes that aid in the digestion of food.
As glândulas salivares secretam enzimas que auxiliam na digestão dos alimentos.
The pancreas secretes insulin, regulating blood sugar levels in the body.
O pâncreas secreta insulina, regulando os níveis de açúcar no sangue no corpo.
02
esconder, ocultar
to hide something, often by placing it out of sight
Transitive: to secrete sth
Exemplos
The spy learned to secrete important documents in a hidden compartment.
O espião aprendeu a esconder documentos importantes em um compartimento oculto.
She decided to secrete the valuable jewelry in a locked safe.
Ela decidiu esconder as joias valiosas em um cofre trancado.
