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anexo

ah-NEK-so/aˈnekso/

“anexo” means “attachment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

attachment, annex

Also: appendix, enclosure
NounmA2
A colorful paperclip holding a small digital file icon together.

📝 In Action

Te envío el contrato en un anexo.

A2

I am sending you the contract in an attachment.

La oficina está en el anexo del edificio principal.

B1

The office is in the annex of the main building.

Consulta el anexo para ver la lista completa de datos.

B2

Check the appendix to see the full list of data.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • adjunto (attachment)
  • apéndice (appendix)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • anexo de correo – email attachment
  • edificio anexo – annex building

attached, adjoining

Also: related
AdjectivemB1formal
A small red building physically connected to a larger blue house.

📝 In Action

El garaje está anexo a la casa.

B1

The garage is attached to the house.

Lee el documento anexo para más detalles.

B1

Read the attached document for more details.

Hubo varios problemas anexos a la crisis económica.

C1

There were several problems related to the economic crisis.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • unido (joined)
  • incorporado (incorporated)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • documento anexo – attached document
  • terreno anexo – adjoining land

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Quick Quiz: anexo

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'the attached house' if 'casa' is feminine?

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👥 Word Family▼
anexar(to annex/attach) — Verb
anexión(annexation) — Noun
anexa(attached (feminine)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'annexus', which is the past form of 'annectere' (to tie or bind together). 'Ad-' (to) + 'nectere' (to tie).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: annexFrench: annexe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'anexo' and 'adjunto'?

They are often used interchangeably for email attachments. However, 'adjunto' is the everyday word for the file itself, while 'anexo' sounds more formal and often refers to a supplementary section of a legal or academic document.

Does 'anexo' ever change to 'anexa'?

Yes, but only when it is being used as an adjective (a describing word). For example: 'la oficina anexa'. When it's a noun (the thing itself), it is usually 'el anexo'.

Can I use 'anexo' for a person?

No, 'anexo' is used for physical objects, buildings, or pieces of information. To say a person is 'attached' to someone, you would use 'apegado'.