In disguise Meaning in English
expression
in dis-GYZ
in dis-GYZ
Definition
Wearing clothes or using other ways to hide your real identity. Also used to describe something hidden or not as it seems.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal (costumes, secret identities) and figurative senses ('a blessing in disguise'). Usually follows the verb ('He was in disguise'). Formality: neutral. Frequently used in stories, security, or to describe hidden meanings.
Spanish: disfrazado - encubiertoPortuguese (BR): disfarçadoPortuguese (PT): disfarçadoChinese (Simplified): 伪装 - 乔装Chinese (Traditional): 偽裝 - 喬裝Hindi: भेष मेंArabic: متنكرBengali: ছদ্মবেশেRussian: под маскировкой - в переодеванииJapanese: 変装してVietnamese: cải trangKorean: 변장하여Turkish: kılık değiştirmişUrdu: بھیس میںIndonesian: menyamar
Example Sentences
The spy was in disguise during his mission.
basic
She went to the party in disguise so no one would notice her.
basic
The thief escaped in disguise as a police officer.
basic
Sometimes, a problem is really a blessing in disguise.
natural
You almost didn't recognize me—I'm in disguise!
natural
He likes to move in disguise to avoid attention from fans.
natural