Spanish word

anexo

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈnekso/

Meaning

  • masculine nounattachment

Example

Te envío el anexo por correo.

I'm sending you the attachment by email.

Illustration for anexo (attachment)

More examples

He descargado el anexo electrónico para revisarlo.

I downloaded the electronic attachment to review it.

Core concept

A document added to a main document as supplementary material.

Common phrases

  • anexo electrónico

    electronic attachment

  • anexo 1

    appendix 1

Similar words

adjunto: Digital file appended to an email or message for recipients to download.
complemento: Component added to something to supplement its usefulness or meaning.
apéndice: Supplementary section at the back of a book or report with supporting details.

Definition in Spanish

Documento o archivo que se añade a otro documento principal para acompañarlo o completarlo; también dependencia o edificio añadido a otro principal.

Word origin

From Latin annexus 'bound to', from prefix ad- 'to' plus nectere 'to bind', originally meaning something fastened or attached.

Usage tips

  • In everyday email use, native speakers usually say adjunto for a file attachment, while anexo is more typical in formal documents, appendices, and contracts.

Other meanings

  • appendixnoun
  • annexnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • anexiónannexationnoun
  • anexadoattachedadjective

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