Spanish Conversation · Level 93
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Spanish word
prestigio
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾesˈtixjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounreputation
Example
El prestigio del científico creció tras su descubrimiento.
The scientist's reputation grew after his discovery.
More examples
La empresa goza de prestigio entre los clientes.
The company enjoys prestige among customers.
Core concept
Professional or institutional standing based on recognized authority.
Common phrases
tener prestigio
have prestige
gozar de prestigio
enjoy prestige
perder prestigio
lose prestige
Similar words
fama: Widespread public recognition and attention often tied to popularity or visibility.
reputación: Overall assessment formed about someone based on their past actions and behavior.
renombre: High standing and notable visibility within a specialized field due to distinguished work.
credibilidad: Perceived trustworthiness and reliability of a person's words or actions.
Definition in Spanish
Estima social o profesional que posee alguien o algo por su competencia, su autoridad reconocida o su trayectoria destacada.
Word origin
The Spanish term comes from Latin praestigium through Old French prestige and shifted to emphasize respect and high evaluation earned by competence and a track record.
Usage tips
- Although a clear cognate of English prestige, prestigio usually refers to long-standing reputation or institutional respect rather than short-lived glamour.
Other meanings
- prestigenoun
Opposites
- desprestigioloss of prestigenoun
- descréditodiscreditnoun
Related words
- prestigiosoprestigiousadjective
- prestigiadowell-regardedadjective
- desprestigiardiscreditverb