/deskonoˈθiðo/ ES
/deskonoˈsiðo/ MX
Translation
unknown
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Word origin
Formed from the negating prefix des- plus conocido, the past participle of conocer ('to know'), from Latin cognoscere. The same root gives English 'cognition' and 'recognise'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cognoscere
- English cognates
- cognition, recognise
Grammar
Examples
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He is an author unknown to me.
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We arrived at an unknown place.
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The cause of the problem is unknown.
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Do not open the door to people you do not know.
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Why does the unknown frighten you?
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 12: desconocido, sincero, protección and 6 more words.