secreto

Definitions of secreto
  1. noun
    information known only to a special group
    synonyms: arcano
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    types:
    cábala
    an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret
    consigna, contraseña, santo y seña
    a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
    type of:
    información
    a message received and understood
  2. noun
    a police force that operates in secrecy (usually against persons suspected of treason or sedition)
    synonyms: checa, policía secreta, secreta, señora
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    type of:
    fuerzas del orden público, fuerzas policiales, guardia, policía
    the force of policemen and officers
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