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How to Say "celebrated" in Spanish

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celebrado

/seh-leh-BRAH-doh//θeleˈβɾaðo/

verbA2general
Use this when referring to the past action of honoring or commemorating a special day, festival, or event.
A person standing on a stage while a crowd of people clap their hands in the foreground.

Examples

Hemos celebrado su cumpleaños hoy.

We have celebrated his birthday today.

Es el autor más celebrado de su generación.

He is the most acclaimed author of his generation.

Su última película fue muy celebrada por la crítica.

Her latest movie was highly praised by the critics.

Fue una ocurrencia muy celebrada por todos los asistentes.

It was a witty remark much appreciated by everyone attending.

Using with 'Ser'

When you want to say someone 'is' acclaimed as a permanent quality, use the verb 'ser' (es celebrado).

The Unchanging Form

When 'celebrado' is used with the verb 'haber' (like 'he celebrado'), it NEVER changes its ending. It is always 'celebrado', even if a woman is speaking or you are talking about multiple things.

Confusing 'Celebrated' with 'Famous'

Mistake: “Él es muy celebrado en Facebook.”

Correction: Él es muy famoso en Facebook.

Changing the ending with 'Haber'

Mistake: “Ellas han celebradas la fiesta.”

Correction: Ellas han celebrado la fiesta.

celebrado

/seh-leh-BRAH-doh//θeleˈβɾaðo/

adjectiveB2general
Use this adjective to describe someone or something that is widely honored, acclaimed, or praised, often within a specific field.
A person standing on a stage while a crowd of people clap their hands in the foreground.

Examples

Es el autor más celebrado de su generación.

He is the most acclaimed author of his generation.

Su última película fue muy celebrada por la crítica.

Her latest movie was highly praised by the critics.

Fue una ocurrencia muy celebrada por todos los asistentes.

It was a witty remark much appreciated by everyone attending.

Hemos celebrado su cumpleaños hoy.

We have celebrated his birthday today.

Using with 'Ser'

When you want to say someone 'is' acclaimed as a permanent quality, use the verb 'ser' (es celebrado).

The Unchanging Form

When 'celebrado' is used with the verb 'haber' (like 'he celebrado'), it NEVER changes its ending. It is always 'celebrado', even if a woman is speaking or you are talking about multiple things.

Confusing 'Celebrated' with 'Famous'

Mistake: “Él es muy celebrado en Facebook.”

Correction: Él es muy famoso en Facebook.

Changing the ending with 'Haber'

Mistake: “Ellas han celebradas la fiesta.”

Correction: Ellas han celebrado la fiesta.

célebre

adjectiveB1general
Use this adjective to describe someone or something that is very famous or well-known, often for their achievements or public profile.

Examples

Pablo Picasso es un pintor muy célebre.

Pablo Picasso is a very famous painter.

Celebrado vs. Célebre

The most common mistake is confusing 'celebrado' (honored/acclaimed) with 'célebre' (famous). While related, 'célebre' focuses more on general fame, whereas 'celebrado' implies a more specific recognition or honor for achievements. Remember 'celebrado' can also be a verb form.

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