prominent

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BrE /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ AmE /ˈprɑːmɪnənt/

adjective en → es

1 IMPORTANT [attributive, predicative] B1

important and well-known, especially in a particular field or area of activity

importante, destacado, famoso

  • a prominent person/figure
  • be prominent in sth

Collocations prominent politician · prominent role

  • She is a prominent figure in the field of medicine.

    Ella es una figura destacada en el campo de la medicina.

2 VISIBLE [attributive, predicative] B1

large and noticeable, especially when seen from a distance

evidente, visible, notorio

  • a prominent building/feature

Collocations prominent landmark · prominent sign

  • The church is a prominent feature of the town's skyline.

    La iglesia es un elemento destacado en el perfil del pueblo.