anónimo
anonymous
adjective ah-NOH-nee-moh Less Common
Origin: From Greek anōnymos, 'without a name', via Latin anonymus.
Usage Note
Anónimo can modify a person, a text, or an act (una donación anónima). The phrase sociedad anónima (abbreviated S.A.) is the Spanish equivalent of a public limited company or corporation, a very common business designation — it does not imply secrecy. Learners sometimes confuse it with incógnito, which refers to travelling under a disguise.
Examples
"El autor del poema era anónimo."
Natural Translation
The author of the poem was anonymous.

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