prestigious

BrE /ˈ prestɪdʒəs/ AmE /ˈ prestɪdʒəs/

adjective en → es

1 RESPECTED [attributive or predicative] B2

having a high reputation and respected by many people

prestigioso, respetado, importante

  • a prestigious institution/organization

Collocations prestigious award · prestigious university

  • She won a prestigious prize for her research.

    Ella ganó un premio prestigioso por su investigación.

2 HONORED [attributive or predicative] C1

having high honor or being honored by many people

honrado, condecorado

  • a prestigious person

Collocations prestigious honor · prestigious ceremony

  • The event was attended by many prestigious guests.

    El evento fue asistido por muchos invitados prestigiosos.