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eminencia

eh-mee-NEN-syah/emiˈnensja/

authority

Also: leading light, distinguished person
NounfB2
A distinguished professor standing in front of a large bookshelf, holding a trophy and being applauded by others.

📝 In Action

El profesor García es una eminencia en el campo de la arqueología.

B2

Professor García is a leading authority in the field of archaeology.

Tuvimos el honor de escuchar a una eminencia de la medicina moderna.

B2

We had the honor of listening to a distinguished figure of modern medicine.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • ignorante (ignorant person)
  • inexperto (inexperienced person)

Common Collocations

  • ser una eminencia – to be a leading authority
  • una eminencia médica – a medical authority

elevation

Also: height
NounfC1formal
A tall, grassy hill rising above a flat landscape under a clear blue sky.

📝 In Action

Desde la eminencia del cerro se podía ver todo el valle.

C1

From the height of the hill, one could see the whole valley.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • elevación (elevation)
  • prominencia (prominence)

Antonyms

  • depresión (depression/low point)
  • hondura (depth)

Eminence

NounfC2formal
A person wearing a long red robe and a red hat, standing in a grand stone hallway.

📝 In Action

Su Eminencia el Cardenal llegará mañana.

C2

His Eminence the Cardinal will arrive tomorrow.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • Su Eminencia – His/Your Eminence

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👥 Word Family▼
eminente(distinguished/eminent) — Adjective
eminentemente(eminently/notably) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'eminentia,' which describes something that stands out or sticks up above the rest.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: eminenceFrench: éminenceItalian: eminenza

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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).