notorious

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BrE /ˈnɒtərɪəs/ AmE /ˈnɑːtərɪəs/

adjective en → es

1 BAD REPUTATION [attributive, predicative] B1

known by many people because of being bad or doing something wrong

infame, notorio, famoso por algo malo

  • be notorious for sth

Collocations notorious criminal · notorious scandal

  • He is notorious for his bad temper.

    Es infame por su mal genio.

2 FAMOUS [attributive, predicative] B2

known by many people, but not necessarily because of being bad or doing something wrong

famoso, conocido por muchos

  • be notorious for sth

Collocations notorious landmark · notorious restaurant

  • The place is notorious for its excellent food.

    El lugar es famoso por su excelente comida.