Reputación (en. Reputation)

re-pu-ta-ción

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of opinions and beliefs held about a person or thing.
His reputation as a chef is impeccable.
Su reputación como chef es impecable.
Value assigned to someone based on their past behavior.
The company's reputation has improved with the new leadership.
La reputación de la empresa ha mejorado con el nuevo liderazgo.
Fame or notoriety that a person or entity possesses.
The actor maintains a good reputation in the film industry.
El actor conserva una buena reputación en la industria cinematográfica.

Etymology

From Latin 'reputatio', meaning supposition or judgment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a good reputation
Being valued positively by people.
tener buena reputación
to tarnish one's reputation
Causing harm to someone's public perception.
manchar la reputación
reputation at stake
Being at risk of losing prestige or good name.
reputación en juego

Related Words

prestige
Recognition and respect that a person has for their excellence.
prestigio
fame
Popular recognition, especially in a specific field.
fama
honor
Recognition of a person's dignity and virtue.
honor

Slang Meanings

Negative reputation
That action left him with a negative reputation among his colleagues.
Esa acción le dejó una reputación negativa entre sus colegas.
To have a bad reputation
He was caught stealing, so now he has a bad reputation.
Lo atraparon robando, así que ahora tiene mala fama.