alias
“alias” means “alias” in Spanish (assumed name).
alias
Also: pseudonym, nickname
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El criminal usaba el alias de 'El Fantasma' para sus operaciones.
B2The criminal used the alias 'The Ghost' for his operations.
La policía identificó al sospechoso, cuyo alias es 'El Chino'.
B2The police identified the suspect, whose alias is 'The Chinese One'.
Muchos artistas de grafiti trabajan bajo un alias para proteger su anonimato.
C1Many graffiti artists work under an alias to protect their anonymity.
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Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'alias'?
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The word comes directly from Latin, where it was an adverb meaning 'at another time' or 'otherwise'. In Spanish, it evolved to mean 'otherwise known as,' leading to its current use as an assumed name.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'alias' and 'apodo'?
'Apodo' (nickname) is a name commonly given to someone by friends or family, usually based on a physical trait or personality (e.g., 'Flaco' for a thin person). 'Alias' is a name someone chooses for themselves, usually to hide their real identity or for professional reasons (like a writer's pseudonym or a criminal's assumed name).
Is 'alias' only used for criminals?
No, although it is often associated with crime in the news, it can be used for anyone who uses an assumed name, such as a spy, a hacker, or an author using a pen name.