famous

S2 W1

BrE /ˈfeɪməs/ AmE /ˈfeɪməs/

adjective en → es

1 WELL-KNOWN [predicative adjective] A2

known by many people, especially because of being successful or important in a particular field

famoso, conocido

  • be famous for sth

Collocations famous person · famous place

  • She is famous for her paintings.

    Ella es famosa por sus pinturas.

2 POPULAR [predicative adjective] B1

liked and admired by many people, often because of being successful or popular in a particular field

popular, querido

  • be famous for sth

Collocations famous person · famous place

  • He is famous among his fans.

    Él es famoso entre sus fanáticos.