Incógnito (en. Incognito)
/inkómnito/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is not known or is presented anonymously.
The agent infiltrated the drug trafficking gang incognito.
El agente se infiltró en la banda de narcotraficantes incógnito.
That which operates or acts without revealing its true identity.
He visited the place incognito to avoid being recognized.
Visitó el lugar incógnito para evitar ser reconocido.
Etymology
The term comes from the Latin 'incognitus', which means 'unknown'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
travel incognito
Traveling without revealing one's identity.
viajar incógnito
remain incognito
Having a low profile and not attracting attention.
mantenerse incógnito
Related Words
incognito
English form that refers to the same concept.
incognito
disguise
Clothing or items that conceal identity.
disfraz
secret
Something that should not be revealed.
secreto
Slang Meanings
Being in the shadows.
I'm going to the party but I will go incognito to avoid being the center of attention.
Voy a la fiesta pero iré incógnito para no ser el centro de atención.
Going unnoticed.
I like to enter bars incognito, so I won't be bothered.
Me gusta entrar a los bares incógnito, así no me molestan.