eminencia
“eminencia” means “authority” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
authorityAlso: leading light, distinguished person
📝 In Action
El profesor García es una eminencia en el campo de la arqueología.
B2Professor García is a leading authority in the field of archaeology.
Tuvimos el honor de escuchar a una eminencia de la medicina moderna.
B2We had the honor of listening to a distinguished figure of modern medicine.
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elevationAlso: height
📝 In Action
Desde la eminencia del cerro se podía ver todo el valle.
C1From the height of the hill, one could see the whole valley.
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Eminence
📝 In Action
Su Eminencia el Cardenal llegará mañana.
C2His Eminence the Cardinal will arrive tomorrow.
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If you are talking about a male world-class scientist, how should you refer to him?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'eminentia,' which describes something that stands out or sticks up above the rest.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'eminencia' only for doctors?
No! While it is very common in medicine, you can be an 'eminencia' in any field, like art, history, law, or physics.
What is the difference between 'eminente' and 'eminencia'?
'Eminente' is an adjective used to describe someone (He is an eminent doctor), while 'eminencia' is the noun (He is an authority/eminence).