famosos
“famosos” means “famous” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
famous, well-known
Also: renowned
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Los monumentos más famosos de la ciudad son la Torre y el Museo.
A1The city's most famous monuments are the Tower and the Museum.
Estos actores son muy famosos en todo el mundo.
A2These actors are very famous throughout the world.
Compramos unos quesos franceses muy famosos.
B1We bought some very famous French cheeses.
celebrities, famous people
Also: stars
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Hay muchos famosos en esta fiesta privada.
A2There are many celebrities at this private party.
Los famosos a menudo usan gafas de sol para esconderse.
B1Famous people often wear sunglasses to hide.
El periódico solo habla de la vida de los famosos.
B2The newspaper only talks about the lives of the stars.
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Quick Quiz: famosos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'famosos' as a noun (meaning 'celebrities')?
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The word comes from the Latin term *famosus*, which meant 'talked about' or 'renowned'. This itself is based on the Latin word *fama*, which meant 'fame,' 'report,' or 'rumor.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'famosos' and 'famosas'?
'Famosos' is the masculine plural form, used for groups of male people or mixed groups (male and female). 'Famosas' is the feminine plural form, used only for groups of female people or things.
Can I use 'famosos' to talk about things, not just people?
Yes, absolutely! You can describe places, paintings, songs, or any plural masculine noun as 'famosos' (e.g., 'lugares famosos' - famous places).