Famosa (en. Famous)

[fa-'mo-sa]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to someone who has achieved great social or cultural recognition.
The actress is famous for her roles in Hollywood movies.
La actriz es famosa por sus papeles en películas de Hollywood.
Applied to things or places, indicates that they are well known.
The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument in Paris.
La torre Eiffel es un monumento famoso en París.
That provokes admiration or interest due to its notoriety.
The famous chef will open a new restaurant in the city.
El famoso chef abrirá un nuevo restaurante en la ciudad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'famosus', meaning 'famous, illustrious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

famous in her field
Recognized for her talent or skill in a specific area.
famosa en su campo
a famous life
A life marked by notoriety and public recognition.
una vida famosa
famous for her scandals
Known mainly for controversial or controversial situations.
famosa por sus escándalos

Related Words

fame
Recognition or notoriety that a person possesses.
fama
famous
The masculine form of 'famosa', referring to a known man.
famoso
fame
State of being famous.
famosidad

Slang Meanings

Someone who is popular on social media.
She has become famous on Instagram for her recipes.
Ella se ha vuelto famosa en Instagram por sus recetas.
Used to refer to a person who is the center of attention.
That girl is the famous one in the group.
Esa chica es la famosa del grupo.