stranger in Spanish

stranger in Spanish is desconocido, extraño, desconocida — stranger means a person you do not know.

stranger in Spanish

desconocido

noun

A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.

extraño

noun

A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.

desconocida

noun

A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.

extraña

noun

A person whom one does not know; a person who is neither a friend nor an acquaintance.

forastero

noun

An outsider or foreigner.

extranjero

noun

An outsider or foreigner.

extranjera

noun

An outsider or foreigner.

forastera

noun

An outsider or foreigner.

What does "stranger" mean?

noun A person you do not know.
"I felt shy at the party because I was surrounded by strangers."
noun Someone unfamiliar with a particular thing, place, or experience.
"I am a stranger to this city, so I need a map."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

stranger in a sentence

I felt shy at the party because I was surrounded by strangers.
Her mother always warned her not to talk to strangers.
I am a stranger to this city, so I need a map.
She was no stranger to cold mornings, having grown up on a farm.

Similar words in Spanish

alien beginner foreigner interloper newcomer visitor

Common Spanish translations

the of to and a in i IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "stranger" in Spanish?

"stranger" in Spanish is desconocido, extraño, desconocida. stranger means: A person you do not know.

How do you use "stranger" in a sentence?

Example: "I felt shy at the party because I was surrounded by strangers." In Spanish, "stranger" is desconocido, extraño, desconocida.

Are there other ways to say "stranger" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "stranger": desconocido, extraño, desconocida, extraña, forastero, extranjero.

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