Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
infamia
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈfamja/
Meaning
- feminine noundisgrace
Example
Los rumores le causaron infamia en el pueblo.
The rumors caused him disgrace in the village.
More examples
La infamia del escándalo persiste.
The infamy of the scandal persists.
Core concept
Stain on a person's public reputation.
Similar words
deshonra: Loss of honor that makes a person no longer respected socially.
difamación: Publishing lies or false claims that harm someone's good name.
descrédito: Diminished confidence in a person or institution, harming reputation.
estigma: A stigmatizing label that identifies someone as socially unacceptable.
Definition in Spanish
Deshonra o desprestigio público que mancha la buena reputación de una persona o institución.
Word origin
From Latin infamia, formed from in- 'not' + fama 'reputation', originally meaning a loss or denial of reputation.
Usage tips
- A formal term often used in legal, historical, or journalistic contexts, so everyday speech usually prefers deshonra or vergüenza.