Spanish word

popular

Pronunciation

IPA/popuˈlaɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectivepopular

Example

Ella es una cantante popular.

She is a popular singer.

Illustration for popular (popular)

More examples

El vídeo es popular en redes sociales.

The video is popular on social media.

Core concept

A crowd of people applauding and smiling.

Common phrases

  • popular en redes sociales

    popular on social media

  • popular entre turistas

    popular among tourists

  • cada vez más popular

    increasingly popular

Similar words

conocido: Known or commonly recognized by many people.
famoso: Widely known by name or reputation for notable achievements.
querido: Warmly loved or cherished by many people.

Definition in Spanish

Que goza de amplia aceptación entre el público y suele ser bien valorado.

Word origin

The Spanish word popular comes from Latin popularis (populus 'people' + suffix -alis) and originally meant 'pertaining to the people', later developing the sense 'widely liked or accepted'.

Usage tips

  • Popular emphasizes broad approval or affection from the public, while famoso denotes being well known.

Other meanings

  • well-knownadjective
  • mass-marketadjective

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