Spanish word

popularidad

Pronunciation

IPA/populaɾiˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpopularity

Example

La popularidad de ese cantante ha aumentado mucho.

The singer's popularity has grown a lot.

Illustration for popularidad (popularity)

More examples

La campaña aumentó la popularidad del político.

The campaign boosted the politician's popularity.

Core concept

Widespread public approval.

Common phrases

  • aumentar la popularidad

    boost popularity

  • perder popularidad

    lose popularity

  • ganar popularidad

    gain popularity

Similar words

fama: Wide public recognition, known by many people.
reputación: Social judgment of character or standing based on others' views.
aceptación: Being embraced by a social group and included in its activities.
prestigio: Recognized respect and high standing based on achievement or authority.

Definition in Spanish

Nivel o intensidad con que algo o alguien es aceptado y admirado por un público amplio.

Word origin

From adjective popular (from Latin popularis 'of the people') plus the abstract-noun suffix -idad, naming the state or degree of being widely liked.

Usage tips

  • Refers to the extent of acceptance or admiration by the public, not automatically to fame (fama) or success (éxito), and commonly appears with verbs like tener or gozar de popularidad.

Opposites

  • impopularidadimpopularitynoun

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