eminencia
/eh-mee-NEN-syah/
authority
In this context, 'eminencia' refers to a highly respected authority in their field.
eminencia(noun)
authority
?a person who is highly respected in their field
leading light
?someone who stands out for their knowledge
,distinguished person
?general respect for achievement
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender remains feminine
Even when you are talking about a man, you must always use 'una eminencia' (feminine). The word's form doesn't change based on the person's gender.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Avoid 'un eminencia'
Mistake: "El doctor es un eminencia."
Correction: El doctor es una eminencia. Because 'eminencia' is a feminine noun, it keeps its feminine article even for men.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this word when you want to show deep respect for someone's brainpower or professional status. It's more powerful than just saying they are 'good' at their job.
As a physical feature, 'eminencia' describes an elevation or a high spot of ground.
📝 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.
The word 'eminencia' is also used as a formal title for high-ranking church officials.
📝 In Action
Su Eminencia el Cardenal llegará mañana.
C2His Eminence the Cardinal will arrive tomorrow.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: eminencia
Question 1 of 1
If you are talking about a male world-class scientist, how should you refer to him?
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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).