Usage Note
Svelare literally means to remove a veil (velo) and thus 'to reveal' or 'to disclose.' It takes avere as auxiliary. The reflexive svelarsi means 'to reveal oneself' or 'to turn out to be.' It is more formal than rivelare and common in journalism.
Examples
"Ha svelato il suo segreto agli amici."
Natural Translation
She revealed her secret to her friends.
Literal Translation
She-has revealed the her secret to-the friends.
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