Infamia (en. Infamy)

/in'fa.mi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of being infamous, dishonor or disrepute.
The infamy of his actions followed him throughout his life.
La infamia de sus acciones lo siguió toda la vida.
Fact or act that leads to dishonor.
The scandal was an infamy for the family.
El escándalo fue una infamia para la familia.

Etymology

From Latin 'infamia', which means dishonor or lack of fame.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fall into infamy
To commit a disgraceful or shameful act.
caer en la infamia
life of infamy
Life marked by dishonor or disrepute.
vida de infamia
public infamy
Dishonor that is known by society.
infamia pública

Related Words

infamous
That has a bad reputation or is dishonorable.
infame
infamous
That causes infamy.
infamante
infamously
In an infamous or shameful manner.
infamemente

Slang Meanings

To do something very bad or shameful.
That betrayal was a total infamy.
Esa traición fue una infamia total.
An act that causes much dishonor.
What he did was an infamy in front of his friends.
Lo que hizo fue una infamia ante sus amigos.