sobriquet

[/ˈsoʊbrɪkeɪ/ or /soʊbrɪˈkeɪ/]
nounpl: sobriquets
apelido
1. a humorous or affectionate nickname; an epithet or descriptive name given to a person or thing
The boxer's sobriquet was 'The Greatest' because of his exceptional talent.
O apelido do boxeador era 'O Maior' por causa de seu talento excepcional.
2. a name or title given instead of the real name; a pen name or assumed name
Samuel Clemens wrote under the sobriquet Mark Twain.
Samuel Clemens escrevia sob o apelido Mark Twain.
The term sobriquet is more formal and literary in English usage, often appearing in biographical or historical contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'apelido' is the everyday equivalent, while 'alcunha' carries a more archaic or literary tone. American culture frequently uses sobriquets for celebrities and public figures (e.g., sports nicknames), while in Brazil, famous personalities also commonly have well-known apelidos that become part of their public identity.
NYC Slang
moniker or alias
Synonyms / Sinônimos
nicknamealiasepithetmonikerpseudonymcognomenbyname
Antonyms / Antônimos
real nameproper namegiven name

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apelido
most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
apelido
standard usage; sometimes 'alcunha' in more literary contexts
São Paulo
apelido
standard usage; business context may prefer 'nome artístico' for stage names
Portugal
alcunha
preferred term; 'apelido' also used but less common

Related Words

nicknamealiaspseudonymepithetappellationdesignation

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn a sobriquet
go by a sobriquet
known by a sobriquet
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