Infame (en. Infamous)
/in'fame/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is dishonorable or notorious for bad actions.
His betrayal was considered infamous by everyone.
Su traición fue considerada infame por todos.
A person who has done terrible or condemnable things.
The infamous criminal was finally captured.
El infame criminal fue finalmente capturado.
Etymology
From Latin 'infamis', which means 'without fame or ill-fame'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eternal infamy
Dishonor or bad reputation that lasts forever.
infamia eterna
to do something infamous
To carry out a highly condemnable or disgraceful action.
hacer algo infame
Related Words
infamy
Negative or dishonorable fame.
infamia
infamous
That which causes infamy.
infamante
Slang Meanings
A thing or person with a very bad reputation.
That guy is infamous, don't trust him.
Ese tipo es un infame, no confíes en él.
An extremely bad or despicable act.
What he did was infamous, it cannot be forgiven.
Lo que hizo fue infame, no se puede perdonar.