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mystery person

[ˈmɪstəri ˈpɜrsən]
nounpl: mystery people / mystery persons
pessoa misteriosa
1. An individual whose identity, background, or intentions are unknown or obscured
The mystery person who left the anonymous donation has never been identified.
A pessoa misteriosa que deixou a doação anônima nunca foi identificada.
2. Someone involved in a situation or event whose role or involvement is unclear or secretive
Police are searching for a mystery person seen near the crime scene.
A polícia está procurando por uma pessoa misteriosa vista perto da cena do crime.
NYC Slang
mystery dude / mystery cat (informal)
Synonyms
unknown personunidentified individualmysterious figureanonymous personenigmatic individual
Antonyms
known personidentified individualtransparent person

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa misteriosa
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoa misteriosa / sujeito desconhecido
colloquial alternative with 'sujeito'
São Paulo
pessoa misteriosa / indivíduo desconhecido
more formal in business contexts
Portugal
pessoa misteriosa / personagem incógnita
'incógnita' used more frequently in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a mystery wrapped in an enigma
identity unknown
behind closed doors
shrouded in mystery
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