fame

S2 W2

BrE /feɪm/ AmE /feɪm/

noun en → es

1 POPULARITY [uncountable] B1

the state of being well-known and admired by many people, especially because you are successful in a profession or activity such as acting, music, sports, etc.

fama, popularidad

  • be famous for sth

Collocations world fame · instant fame

  • He achieved world fame as a film star.

    Logró fama mundial como estrella de cine.

2 REPUTATION [uncountable] B2

the reputation that someone or something has, especially when this is good and well-deserved.

reputación, fama

  • have a good/bad fame

Collocations good reputation · bad reputation

  • The restaurant has a very good reputation.

    El restaurante tiene una muy buena reputación.

3 NOTORIETY [uncountable] C1

the state of being well-known for something bad or wrong, especially when this is not deserved.

notoriedad, mala fama

  • be notorious for sth

Collocations notorious crime · notorious scandal

  • The city is notorious for its high crime rate.

    La ciudad es notoria por su alta tasa de crimen.

4 FOOD [countable] B2

a dish or food that a particular restaurant, country, etc. is famous for.

plato famoso, especialidad

  • be the speciality of sth

Collocations specialty dish · famous food

  • The restaurant's specialty is seafood.

    La especialidad del restaurante es el marisco.