Spanish Conversation · Level 110
60 words
Spanish word
prestigioso
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾestiˈxjoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveprestigious
Example
Es un médico prestigioso en la ciudad.
He is a prestigious doctor in the city.
More examples
La universidad prestigiosa celebra su aniversario con actos públicos.
The prestigious university celebrates its anniversary with public events.
Core concept
A respected expert or professional known for authority and an excellent reputation.
Common phrases
universidad prestigiosa
prestigious university
empresa prestigiosa
prestigious company
escuela prestigiosa
prestigious school
Similar words
respetado: Seen as worthy of respect and relied on by peers and community members.
distinguido: Recognized for outstanding skill or high professional or social standing.
famoso: Recognized broadly by the public and having widespread name recognition.
conocido: Known to many people; a familiar person, name, or face.
Definition in Spanish
Que posee una alta consideración pública o profesional por sus logros y buena reputación.
Word origin
Built from Spanish prestigio plus -oso, with prestigio tracing to Latin praestigium whose sense shifts from 'illusion' to 'renown', so the adjective means 'characterized by prestige'.
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees in gender and number (prestigioso, prestigiosa, prestigiosos, prestigiosas) and does not merely mean 'well-known'.