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unknown in Spanish

unknown in Spanish is desconocido, ignoto, incógnita — unknown means not known, identified, or familiar.

unknown in Spanish

desconocido
adj
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.
ignoto
adj
(sometimes, _, postpositive) Not known; unidentified; not well known.
incógnita
noun
(algebra) A variable (usually x, y or z) whose value is to be found.
desconocido
noun
Any thing, place, or situation about which nothing is known; an unknown fact or piece of information.

What does "unknown" mean?

  1. adjective Not known, identified, or familiar.
    "The cause of the fire is still unknown."
  2. noun A variable, typically x, y, or z, whose value must be worked out.
    "Solve the equation for the unknown."
  3. noun Something not yet known or understood.
    "Many people fear the unknown more than any real danger."
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unknown in a sentence

  • The cause of the fire is still unknown.
  • An unknown singer opened the concert.
  • Solve the equation for the unknown.
  • Many people fear the unknown more than any real danger.

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What is "unknown" in Spanish?

"unknown" in Spanish is desconocido, ignoto, incógnita. unknown means: Not known, identified, or familiar.

How do you use "unknown" in a sentence?

Example: "The cause of the fire is still unknown." In Spanish, "unknown" is desconocido, ignoto, incógnita.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "unknown": desconocido, ignoto, incógnita.

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