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popularidad

po-poo-lah-ree-DAHD/populaɾiˈðað/

“popularidad” means “popularity” in Spanish (being liked or supported by many people).

popularity

Also: fame
NounfA2
A smiling person surrounded by a cheerful group of friends giving high-fives and thumbs up.

📝 In Action

La popularidad del cantante es increíble.

A1

The singer's popularity is incredible.

Este juego ha ganado mucha popularidad recientemente.

A2

This game has gained a lot of popularity recently.

Su popularidad cayó después del escándalo.

B1

His popularity dropped after the scandal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fama (fame)
  • aceptación (acceptance)

Antonyms

  • impopularidad (unpopularity)
  • rechazo (rejection)

Common Collocations

  • ganar popularidad – to gain popularity
  • perder popularidad – to lose popularity
  • índice de popularidad – popularity rating

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar en la cima de la popularidad – to be at the height of one's fame or popularity

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "popularidad" in Spanish:

fame→popularity→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: popularidad

Question 1 of 3

Which article should you use with 'popularidad'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
popular(popular) — Adjective
popularizar(to popularize) — Verb
popularmente(popularly) — Adverb
pueblo(people / town) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'popularitas', which comes from 'populus' (the people). It literally describes something that belongs to or is liked by the general public.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: popularitéItalian: popolaritàEnglish: popularity

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'popularidad' always refer to people?

No, it can refer to anything that is liked by many, such as a product, a video game, an idea, or a political movement.

What is the plural of 'popularidad'?

The plural is 'popularidades', although it is very rarely used because popularity is usually treated as an abstract, singular concept.

Is 'popularidad' a formal word?

It is neutral. You can use it in a serious news report or while chatting with friends about a famous YouTuber.