Breakdown of Él lo disimula muy bien y me guiña el ojo.
él
he
y
and
muy
very
bien
well
me
to me / me (direct object)
lo
it / him (direct object)
el ojo
the eye
guiñar
to wink
disimular
to conceal
Questions & Answers about Él lo disimula muy bien y me guiña el ojo.
Why is disimula used here instead of esconde or oculta for 'hides'?
Disimular specifically means to conceal an emotion, an intention, or the truth of a situation, often by acting naturally. Esconder and ocultar are mostly used for physically hiding objects or people. Since he is covering up a secret or a feeling here, disimular is the perfect word choice.
Why is the phrase me guiña el ojo instead of guiña su ojo a mí?
When talking about body parts, Spanish uses definite articles (like el or la) rather than possessive adjectives (like su). To show who the action is directed at, you use an indirect object pronoun (me) before the verb. So, me guiña el ojo literally translates to 'he winks the eye to me.'
Does the verb guiñar always need el ojo after it?
Yes, usually. While guiñar alone means 'to wink' or 'to blink,' it is almost always paired with el ojo in everyday Spanish to form the set phrase guiñar el ojo. Saying me guiña el ojo sounds much more natural and complete than just saying me guiña.
What is the purpose of lo in Él lo disimula?
The pronoun lo acts as the direct object, translating to 'it'. It refers back to whatever specific situation, secret, or emotion he is successfully covering up. Without lo, the sentence would feel less specific, meaning simply 'He pretends very well'.
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