celebridad
“celebridad” means “celebrity” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
celebrity
Also: star
📝 In Action
Ella es una celebridad mundial.
A1She is a world-famous celebrity.
Había muchas celebridades en la fiesta de anoche.
A2There were many celebrities at the party last night.
No es fácil ser una celebridad y tener una vida normal.
B1It is not easy to be a celebrity and have a normal life.
fame
Also: renown
📝 In Action
El escritor alcanzó la celebridad a una edad temprana.
B2The writer achieved fame at an early age.
La celebridad de sus obras perdura hasta hoy.
C1The renown of his works lasts until today.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'celebritas', which originally meant 'a large gathering' or 'crowdedness' before evolving to mean the 'fame' that comes from being talked about by many people.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'celebridad' for a man?
Yes! The word 'celebridad' is a feminine noun, but it describes the person regardless of their gender. Just like you say 'la persona' for both men and women, you say 'la celebridad' for both.
What is the difference between 'famoso' and 'celebridad'?
'Famoso' is mostly used as an adjective (He is famous), while 'celebridad' is a noun (He is a celebrity). However, in Spanish, 'famoso' can also be used as a noun ('un famoso'). 'Celebridad' often sounds slightly more formal.
Are 'celebridad' and 'celebración' related?
Yes, they come from the same Latin root. 'Celebrar' means to honor or perform a ceremony, which is how people ended up becoming 'celebrated' or famous.