anonimo
/aˈnɔ.ni.mo/
The English word "anonymous" is translated into Italian as anonimo.
anonimo is an adjective used to describe someone or something of unknown name or someone whose name is being withheld.
Meaning: of unknown name, whose name is withheld (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form anonima for feminine nouns. The plural form for masculine or mixed-gender groups is anonimi. The plural form for feminine groups is anonime.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /aˈnɔ.ni.mo/.
Did you know?
- In Italian law, the phrase lettera anonima often carries a more sinister connotation of a 'poison pen letter' or a malicious tip-off than the English 'anonymous letter'.
- While anonimo refers to a hidden identity, Italians use the word incognito to describe someone who is intentionally hiding their identity to avoid being recognized.
- The Italian word anonimo is not only used for names but also to describe things that are bland or lack distinguishing characteristics, such as an edificio anonimo meaning a 'featureless building'.
Examples in context
- Tom vuole restare anonimo.Tom wants to remain anonymous.This sentence shows how to use anonimo to express a desire to remain anonymous.Tatoeba #8097626 by Guybrush88, translation #5734253 by CM
- Mi piacerebbe restare anonimo.I'd like to remain anonymous.Tatoeba #10227056 by Guybrush88, translation #5901335 by AlanF_US
- L'autore voleva restare anonimo.The author wanted to stay anonymous.This sentence shows how to use anonimo to describe an author wanting to stay anonymous.Tatoeba #9723382 by Guybrush88, translation #9723372 by ariarin
- Un'opera anonimaAn anonymous work
- L'autore desidera rimanere anonimoThe author wishes to remain anonymous
- Una fonte anonima ha fornito le informazioniAn anonymous source provided the information
- Quando ho pubblicato il mio libro, ho deciso di rimanere anonimo per un po' di mistero.When I published my book, I decided to remain anonymous for a bit of mystery.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are discussing a mysterious gift they received.
- AlessandroChiara, guarda! C'è un regalo anonimo sul tavolo.Chiara, look! There is an anonymous gift on the table.
- ChiaraDavvero? Non c'è nemmeno un biglietto?Really? There isn't even a note?
- AlessandroNo, è tutto anonimo, non so chi sia.No, it is all anonymous, I don't know who it is.
- ChiaraChe mistero, spero che sia qualcosa di bello!What a mystery, I hope it is something nice!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anonymous” translations and entries anonimo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
