How to Say "big shot" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “big shot” is “personaje” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
informal, important person
Examples
Es un personaje influyente en la política local.
He is an influential figure in local politics.
Ese señor es un personaje, siempre cuenta historias increíbles.
That man is quite a character; he always tells incredible stories.
Figurative Use
When used in this sense, 'personaje' often implies the person has a strong, distinctive, or sometimes eccentric personality, making them memorable like a character in a story.
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