Anónimo (en. Anonymous)

/aˈnɔ.ni.mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person or thing whose name is unknown or not revealed.
The author of the anonymous message did not identify themselves.
El autor del mensaje anónimo no se identificó.
Text or publication that lacks the author's signature.
I received an anonymous letter in which I was given advice.
Recibí una carta anónima en la que me daban consejos.
Newspaper article that does not carry the name of the writer.
The newspaper published an anonymous article about the political situation.
El periódico publicó un artículo anónimo sobre la situación política.

Etymology

From the Greek 'anónymos', which means 'without a name'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

anonymous message
Communication without identifying the sender.
mensaje anónimo
anonymous author
A person who does not reveal their identity when writing.
autor anónimo
anonymous complaint
Complaint or accusation made without disclosing the name of the complainant.
denuncia anónima

Related Words

anonymity
Condition of being anonymous.
anonimato
pseudonym
False name used by a person to conceal their identity.
seudónimo
identity
Set of traits that differentiate a person.
identidad

Slang Meanings

Any message or letter without a signature.
I received an anonymous note, I don't know who wrote it.
Recibí un anónimo, no sé quién lo escribió.
Comment or criticism that does not reveal the author's identity.
Anonymity on the internet is very common.
Los anónimos en internet son muy comunes.