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unknown individuals

[/ʌnˈnoʊn ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/]
noun phrase
indivíduos desconhecidos
1. People whose identities are not known or have not been established
The crime was committed by unknown individuals.
O crime foi cometido por indivíduos desconhecidos.
2. Persons not previously acquainted with or recognized by the speaker
She received a package from unknown individuals.
Ela recebeu um pacote de indivíduos desconhecidos.
NYC Slang
randoms
Synonyms
unidentified personsanonymous individualsunidentified individualsstrangersunnamed persons
Antonyms
known individualsidentified personsacquaintancesnamed individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indivíduos desconhecidos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
indivíduos desconhecidos
Common formal and informal usage
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas desconhecidas
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
indivíduos desconhecidos
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a face in the crowd
nameless faces
faceless individuals
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