Notorio (en. Notable)
/noˈtoɾjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is known or famous for a certain reason.
He is a notorious author in the field of science fiction.
Es un autor notorio en el ámbito de la ciencia ficción.
That which stands out for being obvious or manifest.
His mistake was notorious during the presentation.
Su error fue notorio durante la presentación.
That which has fame or reputation in a specific area.
He is a notorious film critic.
Es un notorio crítico de cine.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'notorius', which means 'known'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
notorious failure
A failure that is evident to everyone.
notorio fracaso
notorious criminal
A person known for their criminal activities.
notorio delincuente
notorious case
A case that has captured public attention.
caso notorio
Related Words
notoriety
A state of being widely known.
notoriedad
public notoriety
Knowledge of something by the general public.
notoriedad pública
notorious danger
A risk that is evident and known.
notorio peligro
Slang Meanings
Used to describe someone who is very well-known, but in a negative way.
He is a notorious liar in his community.
Es un notorio mentiroso en su comunidad.
Refers to a situation commonly accepted as bad.
The notorious mess in his room is annoying.
El notorio desorden de su habitación es molesto.