nicknamenounmasculine/ɐ.pɛˈli.ðu/mediuma·pe·li·doPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionAn additional name that identifies a person, often used in informal contexts.His nickname is 'Zé'.She prefers to be called by her nickname.synmonikeraliasCommon collocationscute nicknamechildhood nicknameEtymologyDo latim 'appellitus'Related wordsapelarapelativaapelativo