Anónimo (en. Anonymous)

/aˈn̪o.ni.mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is not signed or whose identity is unknown.
The author of the article decided to publish it anonymously.
El autor del artículo decidió publicarlo de manera anónima.
That does not reveal its name.
I received an anonymous letter in my mailbox.
Recibí una carta anónima en mi buzón.
Said of a work: that lacks an author's attribution.
The poem is anonymous and dates from the 18th century.
El poema es anónimo y data del siglo XVIII.

Etymology

From the Greek ἀνώνυμος (anōnymos), meaning 'without a name.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

anonymous person
Individual whose identity is not revealed.
persona anónima
anonymous message
Communication without an identified sender.
mensaje anónimo
anonymous donation
Financial contribution without identification of the donor.
donación anónima

Related Words

anonymity
Condition of being anonymous.
anonimato
anonymously
In an anonymous manner.
anónimamente

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that does not reveal identity in an informal context.
That guy is acting very anonymously at the party, he doesn’t talk to anyone.
Ese tipo está actuando muy anónimo en la fiesta, no habla con nadie.
Used on social media to describe someone who does not use their real name.
On this platform, many prefer to be anonymous to avoid problems.
En esta plataforma, muchos prefieren ser anónimos para evitar problemas.