Spanish Conversation · Level 16
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Spanish word
fama
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfama/
Meaning
- feminine nounreputation
Example
Ese restaurante tiene buena fama.
That restaurant has a good reputation.
More examples
Tiene fama de ser caro.
It has a reputation for being expensive.
Core concept
A public image formed by word-of-mouth and reports from others.
Common phrases
tener fama
have a reputation
tener fama de
have a reputation for
buena fama
good reputation
Similar words
reputación: Overall assessment or level of trust others place in a person or thing's character or reliability.
notoriedad: State of attracting public attention and frequently being talked about or covered in media.
popularidad: Extent to which someone or something is liked, supported, or accepted by many people.
imagen: Outward impression created by appearance, publicity, or branding.
Definition in Spanish
Opinión general que la gente tiene sobre una persona, un lugar o una cosa, a menudo basada en lo que se escucha o se dice sobre ello.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin fama 'rumor, reputation' and ultimately from the verb fari 'to speak', so it reflects an opinion spread by people talking about someone or something.
Usage tips
- Often used with tener fama de + adjective or infinitive to report hearsay rather than proven fact, and unlike English fame it can be neutral or negative.