Reputación (en. Reputation)
/repu.taˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Recognition or regard that is held for a person or entity due to their actions or characteristics.
His reputation as an artist has been solidified over the years.
Su reputación como artista se ha consolidado con los años.
A set of opinions formed about someone or something.
The company's reputation was affected by the scandal.
La reputación de la empresa se vio afectada por el escándalo.
The state or situation resulting from the public perception of a person or thing.
It is important to take care of one's reputation on social media.
Es importante cuidar la reputación en redes sociales.
Etymology
From the Latin 'reputatio', which refers to the act of taking something into account.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To lose one's reputation
To suffer damage to public regard.
perder la reputación
Reputation at stake
A situation in which someone's or something's good image is at risk.
reputación en juego
To take care of one's reputation
To protect and maintain a good image.
cuidar la reputación
Related Words
Reputed
Having a good reputation.
reputado
Disreputed
Having lost its good reputation.
desreputado
Reputational
Related to reputation.
reputacional
Slang Meanings
To be in the eye of the storm
After the accusations, his reputation was in the eye of the storm.
Después de las acusaciones, su reputación quedó en el ojo del huracán.
To ruin one's reputation
That decision could ruin his reputation.
Esa decisión podría echar a perder su reputación.