Eminente (en. Eminent)

/e.mi.nen.te/

Synonyms

It is used in academic slang to refer to someone with a notable reputation.

That professor is an eminent in his field; everyone respects him.

Ese profesor es un eminente en su campo, todos lo respetan.

Sometimes used ironically to describe someone who thinks they are important.

That guy thinks he is an eminent, but he doesn't even know what he's talking about.

Ese tipo se cree un eminente, pero ni siquiera sabe de qué habla.