Celebridad (en. Celebrity)

/sele.bɾi.ðað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A famous person in a specific field, such as film, music, or sports.

Example Sentence: The celebrity arrived on the red carpet in a dazzling dress.

La celebridad llegó a la alfombra roja con un vestido deslumbrante.

Definition: The state of being famous or known by a wide audience.

Example Sentence: The celebrity has many responsibilities due to their fame.

La celebridad tiene muchas responsabilidades debido a su fama.

Definition: A person acclaimed for their work and highly recognized socially.

Example Sentence: Charity events are often organized by celebrities.

Los eventos de caridad a menudo son organizados por celebridades.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'celebritas', which means 'distinction' or 'fame'.

Phrase: celebrity of the night

Meaning: A person who suddenly becomes popular or famous.

celebridad de la noche

Phrase: celebrity life

Meaning: A lifestyle characteristic of very well-known people.

vida de celebridad

Phrase: cultivate celebrity

Meaning: To increase someone's fame or popularity.

cultivar celebridad

Related Word: fame

Description: General recognition of a person in society.

fama

Related Word: show

Description: Artistic presentation that aims to entertain the audience.

espectáculo

Related Word: gossip press

Description: Media that focuses on the personal lives of celebrities.

prensa rosa

Slang Meaning: VIP

Slang Example: The event brought together many VIPs from the industry.

El evento reunió a muchos VIPs de la industria.

Slang Meaning: star

Slang Example: That actor is a true star in Hollywood.

Ese actor es una verdadera estrella en Hollywood.

Slang Meaning: minor celebrity

Slang Example: He's a celebrity on social media, but he hasn't succeeded in his career.

Es un famoso en redes, pero no tiene éxito en su carrera.