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    Desconocidos (en. Unknown)

    /des.ko.noˈθi.ðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Those who are not known or identified.
    There were unknowns at the party whom I did not recognize.
    Había desconocidos en la fiesta que no reconocía.
    People about whom there is no information.
    Sometimes, it is dangerous to trust strangers.
    A veces, es peligroso confiar en desconocidos.
    Things that have not been seen before.
    The book contains stories of unknown places.
    El libro contiene relatos de lugares desconocidos.

    Etymology

    From the verb desconocer, which comes from the Latin 'ignoscere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unknowns on the street
    Referring to people found in public places who are not family.
    desconocidos en la calle
    talking with strangers
    Exchanging words or information with people who are not known.
    hablar con desconocidos
    do not talk to strangers
    Safety recommendation to avoid interactions with unfamiliar people.
    no hablar con desconocidos

    Related Words

    to not know
    Not having knowledge of something or someone.
    desconocer
    anonymity
    Condition of not being known or not being identified.
    anonimato

    Slang Meanings

    People who are seen but not known.
    At the party, there were many strangers, but everyone seemed friendly.
    En la fiesta había muchos desconocidos, pero todos parecían amigables.
    People who do not have a close bond.
    Those strangers at the bar seemed to be having a good time.
    Esos desconocidos en el bar parecían pasarla bien.