Infames (en. Infamous)
/inˈfames/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to people whose actions are considered extremely vile or disgraceful.
The infames who betrayed their country will never be forgiven.
Los infames que traicionaron a su país nunca serán perdonados.
It can refer to the bad reputation that certain situations or events have.
The infamous scandal affected the company's reputation.
El infame escándalo afectó la reputación de la empresa.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'infamis', which means 'without fame'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
infamous betrayal
a betrayal that is considered extremely disloyal.
infame traición
infamous acts
actions that are morally reprehensible.
actos infames
infamous dishonor
dishonor that brings great disgrace.
infame deshonor
Related Words
infamy
It is the bad reputation or dishonorable fame of someone.
infamia
infamant
That causes infamy, dishonor, or disrepute.
infamante
Slang Meanings
A person who acts disloyally.
Don't trust him, he's truly an infame.
No confíes en él, es un infame de verdad.
Something very bad or despicable.
That decision was simply infamous.
Esa decisión fue simplemente infame.