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notorio

well-known, widely known

adjective noh-TOH-ryoh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

obvious, evident

Usage Note

Notorio is a partial false friend: in Spanish it primarily means widely known or evident (un hecho notorio, a well-known fact) without the negative overtone that English 'notorious' carries. It can describe a flaw or talent alike. For the specifically negative sense of 'notorious,' Spanish uses de mala fama or infame. The adverb is notoriamente.

Examples

"Su talento es notorio en toda la región."

Natural Translation

His talent is well-known throughout the region.

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