Desconocida (en. Unknown)

/des.ko.noˈθi.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person or thing that is not known.
The unknown person suddenly appeared at the party.
La desconocida apareció de repente en la fiesta.
Something that has not been investigated or discovered.
The place where the treasure was found was an unknown region.
El lugar donde se encontró el tesoro era una región desconocida.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' and the verb 'to know.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Unknown person
Individual whose identity is not known.
persona desconocida
In unknown waters
In an uncertain or unknown situation.
en aguas desconocidas
To enter the unknown
To delve into new situations or knowledge.
entrar en lo desconocido

Related Words

To be unaware
Not to know or to disregard something.
desconocer
To know
To have knowledge or experience of something or someone.
conocer
To ignore
Not to have knowledge of something.
ignorar

Slang Meanings

Unknown in the dating context.
I met her at the bar; she was a complete unknown to me.
La conocí en el bar, era una total desconocida para mí.
Referring to a confusing situation.
That project is an unknown for all of us.
Ese proyecto es una desconocida para todos nosotros.