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notoriedad

notoriety

noun noh-toh-ryeh-DAHD Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

fame

Usage Note

Notoriedad in Spanish is more neutral than English 'notoriety' (which implies infamy). In Spanish it simply means being widely known or recognized—alcanzar notoriedad (to gain public recognition) is not negative. Use context to determine whether the fame is positive or negative, since the word itself does not imply wrongdoing.

Examples

"El artista alcanzó gran notoriedad con su primera exposición."

Natural Translation

The artist gained great notoriety with his first exhibition.

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