Meaning
hideout, den
- a secret hideout or lair of criminals, terrorists, or conspirators
- an animal's den or lair
In a sentence
La polizia ha finalmente scoperto il covo dei criminali in periferia.
The police finally uncovered the criminals' hideout on the outskirts.
Quel vecchio bar era diventato un vero covo di delinquenti.
That old bar had become a real den of delinquents.
I rapitori hanno nascosto la vittima in un covo segreto?
Did the kidnappers hide the victim in a secret lair?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| covo | masculine · singular |
| covi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in news reports referring to mafia or criminal hideouts.
- Can be used humorously to describe a messy room or hangout spot.