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reputación

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nounfB1

reputation?general standing or public opinion

Also:standing?social or professional position,name?informal reference to status

📝 In Action

Ella tiene una reputación excelente como doctora.

She has an excellent reputation as a doctor.

El escándalo dañó gravemente la reputación de la empresa.

The scandal seriously damaged the company's reputation.

Tardó años en construir su reputación, pero la perdió en un instante.

It took years to build his reputation, but he lost it in an instant.

Word Connections

Synonyms

fama (fame)
prestigio (prestige)
crédito (credit/standing)

Antonyms

deshonra (dishonor)
infamia (infamy)

Common Collocations

tener buena reputación – to have a good reputation
ganarse la reputación – to earn a reputation
proteger la reputación – to protect one's reputation

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Rule

Even though this word ends in '-ción', which is a common ending for feminine nouns, always remember to use 'la' or 'una' before it, as it is always feminine.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Error

Mistake: "El reputación"

Correction: La reputación. Since the word is feminine, the article must also be feminine.

⭐ Usage Tips

Verbs for Reputation

The most common verbs used with 'reputación' are 'tener' (to have), 'ganar' (to gain/earn), and 'perder' (to lose).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: reputación

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'reputación'?

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Word Family

reputar(to consider/to deem) - verb

reputado/a(reputable/well-regarded) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'reputación' and 'fama'?

'Reputación' is the general opinion or standing someone has, which can be good or bad ('buena reputación' or 'mala reputación'). 'Fama' usually implies widespread recognition and is generally positive, meaning 'fame' or 'renown'.